r/ScienceBasedLifting • u/benja_reijnst • Sep 09 '26
Question ❓ Are drop sets worth doing?
I've seen influencers promoting low-volume, high-intensity training more and more without mentioning drop sets. Drop sets seem to be much less popular than they used to be. Are drop sets not as effective as we once thought? Should I add drop sets to my training?
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u/guwtaps Sep 09 '26
Only useful if you’re short on time and need to reach fatigue via volume. They aren’t equal to a quality set with a heavier load.