The Claim

After one workout, guys who did drop sets were temporarily weaker than before, more so than those who did regular sets.

Source: Effects of drop set resistance training on acute stress indicators and long-term muscle hypertrophy and strength.

What the research says

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Supports
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Quantitative
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In plain English

After one workout, guys who did drop sets were temporarily weaker than before, more so than those who did regular sets.

See the scientific wording

Drop set resistance training is associated with a greater acute reduction in maximal voluntary contraction (strength) than conventional resistance training in young men.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Effects of drop set resistance training on acute stress indicators and long-term muscle hypertrophy and strength.

    The study found that doing drop sets made young men temporarily much weaker right after their workout compared to doing regular sets, meaning drop sets tire you out more in the short term.

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