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Analysis v1
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Doing a heavy set of arm curls followed by lighter ones without resting can make you stronger in one-rep max and static strength, just like doing only heavy curls.
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Effects of drop sets with resistance training on increases in muscle CSA, strength, and endurance: a pilot study
Randomized Controlled Trial
Human
2018 MarThis study found that doing one heavy set of weights followed by lighter sets without resting worked just as well as doing multiple heavy sets for getting stronger — and it took less time.
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