{"id":22976,"date":"2021-02-23T07:00:56","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T05:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=22976"},"modified":"2023-05-29T16:32:46","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T14:32:46","slug":"what-is-a-drop-set-read-this-article-to-find-out-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/what-is-a-drop-set-read-this-article-to-find-out-more\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A Drop Set? Read this article to find out more."},"content":{"rendered":"

Drop sets are an advanced weight-training technique that are specifically designed for muscle hypertrophy. This basically means that you\u2019re trying to make your muscles grow bigger through this programme. So, with a drop set, the idea is that you start with your heaviest weight load and then perform as many reps as you are able to until failure. Then, immediately reduce your weight load and repeat.<\/p>\n

All through a normal, single-set exercise, you are limiting the amount of muscle fibres used however by reducing the weight load and continuing, you engage muscle fibres deep down that wouldn\u2019t usually be reached. This causes muscle growth.<\/p>\n

What Are The Benefits Of Using The Drop Set Technique?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Drop sets are highly effective for boosting volume of training<\/a> while \u2013 as the same time – \u00a0maintaining good technique for the purpose of muscle growth as well as fat loss. For instance, there are certain exercises which are just better than others. Squats vs. leg extensions, for example. It\u2019s most likely better to just add drop sets of squats as opposed to adding leg extensions but not to do all the squats that you can handle. Same thing for bench press vs. bench fly.<\/p>\n

How To Set Up A Drop Set<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re doing a bicep<\/a> curl drop set, you\u2019d stick to the following set-up:<\/p>\n