Supersets

Pairing two exercises (a.k.a. supersets) is a common training tool used to keep a workout short and intense. But we want to avoid pairing exercises that train the same muscle groups. The high muscle fatigue this produces tires you out for the rest of your training [1]. Instead, superset exercises that target opposing muscle groups.
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Primarily focus on using supersets on push/pull, biceps/triceps, isolation hamstring/quadricep exercises, or other movements that are unrelated (example: side delt raises & calf raises). While you train one muscle, the opposing muscle group is resting. After 1 superset, you then can take a 1-minute break before repeating your next set.
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If you normally rest 2-3 minutes between sets, using supersets can save you a good amount of time. Research shows that using supersets on exercises that train opposing muscle groups allows you to maintain good strength performance throughout the training [2-5]. So it’s essentially a tool that helps you get the same amount of work done in less time.
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