R raider6969 Registered User Registered Joined Jun 18, 2002 Messages 531 Reaction score 1 Points 0 Location montreal Aug 25, 2002 #1 what is exacly a double drop set?
Robboe Designer Supplements Registered Joined Dec 4, 2000 Messages 5,131 Reaction score 15 Points 0 Location Newcastle Aug 25, 2002 #2 When you drop the weight twice. ie do 4 reps with 200lbs, drop to 150lbs and do a further 6 reps then drop for a second time (to say, 100lbs) and crack out a further 4 or so reps.
When you drop the weight twice. ie do 4 reps with 200lbs, drop to 150lbs and do a further 6 reps then drop for a second time (to say, 100lbs) and crack out a further 4 or so reps.
Dr. Pain Banned Member Joined Feb 20, 2002 Messages 11,228 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location Get the Duct Tape...I'm Ripped Again! Aug 25, 2002 #3 Or you can go to failure at the FIRST w8, then hit Fauilure at the SECOND w8...and then REP OUT on the THIRD and LAST w8! Important part 2 drops = 3 w8s 3 drops = 4 w8s and so on! DP
Or you can go to failure at the FIRST w8, then hit Fauilure at the SECOND w8...and then REP OUT on the THIRD and LAST w8! Important part 2 drops = 3 w8s 3 drops = 4 w8s and so on! DP
Robboe Designer Supplements Registered Joined Dec 4, 2000 Messages 5,131 Reaction score 15 Points 0 Location Newcastle Aug 25, 2002 #4 There is little benefit to be gained from a third drop, depending on the rep range you're doing, besides excess pain/lactic acid threshold. Ideally, keep it within the 15 rep range.
There is little benefit to be gained from a third drop, depending on the rep range you're doing, besides excess pain/lactic acid threshold. Ideally, keep it within the 15 rep range.
R raider6969 Registered User Registered Joined Jun 18, 2002 Messages 531 Reaction score 1 Points 0 Location montreal Aug 26, 2002 #5 thanx guys