WHAT IS A DROP SET
A drop set is a weight training technique that involves reducing the weight of a lift after reaching failure to continue the exercise with less resistance. Here is how to perform a drop set:
1. Choose a weight that you can lift for a specific number of repetitions until muscle failure. This means that you cannot complete another repetition using proper form.
2. Once you reach muscle failure, immediately reduce the weight by approximately 20-40% or choose a lighter weight that you can perform for the same number of repetitions.
3. Continue the exercise with the lighter weight until you reach failure again.
4. Repeat the process for as many drop sets as desired.
For example, if you are performing bicep curls with dumbbells, you might start with a weight that you can lift for 10 repetitions until failure. Once you reach failure, you would immediately drop the weight by 20% and continue performing bicep curls with a lighter weight until you reach failure again. You might repeat this process for two to three drop sets.
Drop sets can be used with most resistance exercises and are particularly effective for hypertrophy or muscle growth. They can help to increase metabolic stress and muscle fatigue, which are two key factors for muscle growth. However, it's important to use proper form and avoid overfatigue to prevent injury.
1. Choose a weight that you can lift for a specific number of repetitions until muscle failure. This means that you cannot complete another repetition using proper form.
2. Once you reach muscle failure, immediately reduce the weight by approximately 20-40% or choose a lighter weight that you can perform for the same number of repetitions.
3. Continue the exercise with the lighter weight until you reach failure again.
4. Repeat the process for as many drop sets as desired.
For example, if you are performing bicep curls with dumbbells, you might start with a weight that you can lift for 10 repetitions until failure. Once you reach failure, you would immediately drop the weight by 20% and continue performing bicep curls with a lighter weight until you reach failure again. You might repeat this process for two to three drop sets.
Drop sets can be used with most resistance exercises and are particularly effective for hypertrophy or muscle growth. They can help to increase metabolic stress and muscle fatigue, which are two key factors for muscle growth. However, it's important to use proper form and avoid overfatigue to prevent injury.