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Title: Drop sets
Post by: MoralMan on October 27, 2015, 12:54:59 PM
I m sure I've reached a plateau in my training and was thinking of trying out drop set s having never tried this seemingly popular method of training. Would getbiggers recommend this form of training based on personal experiences?
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: funk51 on October 27, 2015, 12:59:33 PM
it's like anything else give it a shot for a couple months if it works continue till it stops working..... if it doesn't work drop drop sets for something that does, like reg's park's 5x5 routine.
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: _aj_ on October 27, 2015, 01:27:05 PM
I recommend "rowing" the bar down to your chest as you try to "rip the bar apart".
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: Royalty on October 27, 2015, 01:33:55 PM
When squatting, make sure to "spread the floor" with your feet.
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: Simple Simon on October 27, 2015, 01:38:46 PM
If you mean by drop set is that you lay on a bench hold the bar over your throat then drop it, then yes, I advise drop sets.
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on October 27, 2015, 01:40:49 PM
How have you never tried a drop set?  Have you been only working out for a month?  usually when you hit a plateau if just means you need to up your dosage a bit.
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on October 27, 2015, 01:49:05 PM
How have you never tried a drop set?  Have you been only working out for a month?  usually when you hit a plateau if just means you need to up your dosage a bit.

Maybe he was too busy "shocking the muscle".
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: HTexan on October 27, 2015, 01:50:39 PM
I m sure I've reached a plateau in my training and was thinking of trying out drop set s having never tried this seemingly popular method of training. Would getbiggers recommend this form of training based on personal experiences?
Go back to a basic 3 exercise powerlifting route for a while.
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: Royalty on October 27, 2015, 01:59:09 PM
Go back to a basic 3 exercise powerlifting route for a while.

drag curl, spider curl, hanging up-side-down curl (need gravity boots for this one)
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: Simple Simon on October 27, 2015, 02:02:33 PM
How have you never tried a drop set?  Have you been only working out for a month?  usually when you hit a plateau if just means you need to up your dosage a bit.
Maybe hes only been using this account for a month.
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: calfzilla on October 27, 2015, 05:56:22 PM
I recommend "rowing" the bar down to your chest as you try to "rip the bar apart".

Also on the negative, visualize you are compressing a spring.
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: trapz101 on October 27, 2015, 06:58:55 PM
Do legs on chest day,back on leg day and shoulder on rest days it will help confuse the muscle
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: Mr Anabolic on October 27, 2015, 07:04:17 PM
IMO, they work best for side laterals. 
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: calfzilla on October 27, 2015, 07:07:06 PM
Do legs on chest day,back on leg day and shoulder on rest days it will help confuse the muscle

Also helps to bring dice to the gym with you, roll them and whatever you get is how many reps you do.
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: musclecenter on October 28, 2015, 12:14:32 AM
I m sure I've reached a plateau in my training and was thinking of trying out drop set s having never tried this seemingly popular method of training. Would getbiggers recommend this form of training based on personal experiences?
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: heenok on October 28, 2015, 02:26:38 AM
If you are natty just do it for one set with a body part thats lagging. Those intensity techniques can quickly burn you out.
I like dropsets with lateral raises/calves since those muscle never really get indirect work (unlike biceps or front delts for example).
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: JasonH on October 28, 2015, 02:38:26 AM
Also helps to bring dice to the gym with you, roll them and whatever you get is how many reps you do.

 ;D
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: Big Chiro Flex on October 28, 2015, 08:57:47 AM
Also helps to bring dice to the gym with you, roll them and whatever you get is how many reps you do.

wow.

this....this is awesome.
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: Powerlift66 on October 28, 2015, 09:00:54 AM
Also on the negative, visualize you are compressing a spring.

Don't forget to dig your shoulders into the bench, flare your lats, and squeeze your clavicles together...  :P
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: chaos on October 28, 2015, 09:09:29 PM
Also helps to bring dice to the gym with you, roll them and whatever you get is how many reps you do.
Best advice ever.
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: WOOO on October 29, 2015, 04:14:15 AM
Do legs on chest day,back on leg day and shoulder on rest days it will help confuse the muscle


I lIke this one
Title: Re: Drop sets
Post by: local hero on October 30, 2015, 03:38:33 AM
I used to use them when going heavy.. If your getting low reps it feels great to rip a plate off each side and rep out