The Claim

Doing one heavy set plus lighter ones without resting takes less time than doing three full sets of heavy or light curls.

Source: Effects of drop sets with resistance training on increases in muscle CSA, strength, and endurance: a pilot study

What the research says

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Description
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In plain English

Doing one heavy set plus lighter ones without resting takes less time than doing three full sets of heavy or light curls.

See the scientific wording

Training time per session is lower in a resistance protocol using a single high-load set with drop sets compared to protocols using three sets of high-load or low-load resistance exercise in untrained young men.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Effects of drop sets with resistance training on increases in muscle CSA, strength, and endurance: a pilot study

    The study found that doing just one heavy set followed by lighter sets without rest took less time than doing three full sets of heavy or light weights — and it still worked just as well or better.

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