Strength coaches break down the benefits of drop sets and how to safely incorporate them into your lifting routine.
One way to spice up your lifting session and push through those lulls in progress?
So, what do drop sets entail, exactly?
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Here, two fitness experts answer “what is a drop set?”
and share how to effectively and safely utilize them.
What Is a Drop Set?
Then, if you’re doing a third set, you’ll switch to an even lighter weight.
Alternatively, drop sets can involve different variations of the same exercise, says Su.
Who Should Do Drop Sets?
“There’s nothing wrong with doing drop sets,” says Ribble.
“That can be really dangerous if you have a heavy implement across the back of your shoulders.”
you’re able to also make your loaded drop sets safer by performing multi-joint exercises on machines.
“Once that form starts to get sketchy, call it.”
Continue powering through reps, and you could up your risk of injury.
“you’re able to only make the number of gains that your body can recover from.
