Serial Compression is using two or more compressors on one signal chain to achieve a desired a effect which may sound better with them acting differently to the same audio signal.
For example, on vocals I like to use an 1176 style compressor as the first mode of compression and use it to handle the faster transients of the signal. I then like to add a LA-2A style compressor, typically a slower attack style compressor to smooth the overall performance and maintain a more consistent level.
Be careful though as it is very easy to over-compress and create a performance that has no dynamic range at all, however this may be your goal and as ever, the topic is subjective. The best way to learn is to try it for yourself and listen to the results.
Try out Serial Compression on your next mix and remember that vocals is just an example of something you can use it on.
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