Training glossaryIntensity techniques
Drop set
A drop set means reducing the load and continuing the set without rest once you get close to failure, extending the stimulus.
Also known as: Descending set
In practice, you train close to failure with one weight, reduce the load (usually 10% to 30%) and continue immediately for more repetitions.
It is a useful intensity technique occasionally, but it generates a lot of fatigue — using it on every set of every workout tends to compromise recovery and weekly volume.
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