What is the drop set all about?

What is a drop set?

The idea is to fatigue your muscles further than you could by solely doing the initial set."

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There aren’t any rigid guidelines when it comes to completing drop sets.

Then, decrease the weight by 10 to 20%.

you might perform one to three drops within a single set.

woman lifting dumbbells at the gym, concept of performing drop set

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If you’re new to drop sets, start with one drop.

If you’re an experienced lifter, you may be able to do two to three drops.

That set may take you a total of one minute to complete.

Essentially, it can be an efficient training technique in time-crunched situations."