dropsets

kidbodybilder · 02-21-2007, 07:49 PM

how often do you guys like to use dropsets when your traning

Double D · 02-21-2007, 07:50 PM

I never use them when training for strength, but for hypertrophy I throw them in now and then. I really like them on dips!

kinkery · 02-21-2007, 07:57 PM

if your training for hypertrophy you could do them every few workouts just to shock the muscle for a change.

kidbodybilder · 02-21-2007, 08:03 PM

ya thats how i like to use them they realy kill me i love it

**Gazhole** · 02-22-2007, 12:37 AM

Not really a big fan of them. At times i think they just set you up for injury.

slip · 02-22-2007, 05:50 AM

on little things they are pretty safe, cable tri pushdowns etc. Doing them on things like deadlifts is just not smart.

**Gazhole** · 02-22-2007, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slip

on little things they are pretty safe, cable tri pushdowns etc. Doing them on things like deadlifts is just not smart.

Haha, not Deads...dear god. That would belong in the "Idiot Sightings" thread.

fufu · 02-22-2007, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Not really a big fan of them. At times i think they just set you up for injury.

I agree.

I'll do them very rarely for single joint stuff. Even then, I wonder if they do any good.

kidbodybilder · 02-22-2007, 07:54 AM

ya id have to say if u where doing thim for somthing like deads u devervr not to walk for a weak

Fade · 02-22-2007, 08:32 AM

I've always done drops for side laterals. After 2-3 sets of drops my shoulders are pretty burnt. Calves are also a good one to use them on.

kidbodybilder · 02-22-2007, 08:45 AM

ya but ur not saposed to us them every time u lift its ok to use them like every 2 weaks but not every time u train

Fade · 02-22-2007, 08:51 AM

For the majority of people I agree with you. I've lifted for 13 years and know what works for me. Training is diff for everybody.

kidbodybilder · 02-22-2007, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fade

For the majority of people I agree with you. I've lifted for 13 years and know what works for me. Training is diff for everybody.

true

Witchblade · 02-22-2007, 10:09 AM

I use them when I see I'm running short on time, dropsets and supersets.

KelJu · 02-22-2007, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

I agree.

I'll do them very rarely for single joint stuff. Even then, I wonder if they do any good.

I have had great success using dropsets when I use to do isolation work in my newbie days, but I haven't done them since I adopted compound movement training.

AKIRA · 02-22-2007, 11:02 AM

Ive been doing them this week.
I am doing the P/RR/S template and I am currently in Shock week.

kidbodybilder · 02-22-2007, 08:35 PM

ya there def a good thing to shock your body

02-21-2007, 07:49 PM	#1
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02-21-2007, 07:57 PM	#3
kinkery Make them want to be you! Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 998	if your training for hypertrophy you could do them every few workouts just to shock the muscle for a change.

02-21-2007, 08:03 PM	#4
kidbodybilder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: be hind u Posts: 270	ya thats how i like to use them they realy kill me i love it

02-22-2007, 07:54 AM	#9
kidbodybilder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: be hind u Posts: 270	ya id have to say if u where doing thim for somthing like deads u devervr not to walk for a weak

02-22-2007, 08:32 AM	#10
Fade I'm the daddy Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 3,007 Photos: 5	I've always done drops for side laterals. After 2-3 sets of drops my shoulders are pretty burnt. Calves are also a good one to use them on.

02-22-2007, 08:45 AM	#11
kidbodybilder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: be hind u Posts: 270	ya but ur not saposed to us them every time u lift its ok to use them like every 2 weaks but not every time u train

02-22-2007, 08:51 AM	#12
Fade I'm the daddy Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 3,007 Photos: 5	For the majority of people I agree with you. I've lifted for 13 years and know what works for me. Training is diff for everybody.

02-22-2007, 08:35 PM	#17
kidbodybilder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: be hind u Posts: 270	ya there def a good thing to shock your body

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