Research
Metabolic adaptation
Superior muscle gains might be achieved with a single set of drop sets compared to three sets of conventional resistance training.
Practitioners may consider incorporating drop sets for potentially greater muscle gains in less time.
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Superior muscle gains might be achieved with a single set of DS compared to 3 sets of conventional RT.
Why this rating
Based on the study design involving controlled resistance training.
Source
Effects of drop set resistance training on acute stress indicators and long-term muscle hypertrophy and strength
Julius Fink et al. · The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness · 2018
rct · n=16Cited 48×
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