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Why aren't you growing, Good article from Iron Addict
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Seager
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 Aug 9 2013, 01:29 AM
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I have a question, a brief one actually, hence I've decided to ask here rather than to open a thread. I have been working out for well over a year, went from 55kgs to about 66kgs right now. However, my gains are definitely there, but however slower compared to the last couple of months. Has/ does anyone do drop sets? I overheard a few guys talking about it at the gym the other day. Should I start heavy and go light? What do I need to know about drop sets? And do I even need to do drop sets in the first place? Or stick to my usual routines? Thanks  This post has been edited by Seager: Aug 9 2013, 01:31 AM |
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Seager
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Aug 9 2013, 02:24 AM
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QUOTE(-Dan @ Aug 9 2013, 02:20 AM) Dropsets are a method of completely exhausting the muscle by technically hitting failure multiple times in a set. They're sometimes used to help in breaking plateaus or just to change things in a routine. They're not necessary and you can get by without ever doing them but they are fun to do sometimes just to 'feel' like you're pushing that extra bit more. I thought of giving dropsets a try actually, I've never done them before. So basically right now I'm lifting light to heavy at 10 reps per set, 4 sets per workout. If I decide to do dropsets, I'll be doing heavy to light at 10 reps per set, 4 sets per workout?  This post has been edited by Seager: Aug 9 2013, 02:24 AM |
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Seager
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Aug 9 2013, 01:10 PM
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QUOTE(-Dan @ Aug 9 2013, 01:04 PM) Not exactly. I mean, it's not set in stone, but you'd generally only incorporate a dropset on the last set of an exercise, or do one all out set. What I'd do is pick a weight I can get 5-8 reps with and hit as many as I can, drop the weight by 15-20% or so and repeat, then drop the weight maybe once or twice more. Ah.. Okay I think I have a better idea now. Thanks |
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