The Claim

Even though both groups trained the same amount of time, the regular three-set group got stronger faster than the drop set group.

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
45score
Challenges
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Quantitative
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In plain English

Even though both groups trained the same amount of time, the regular three-set group got stronger faster than the drop set group.

See the scientific wording

In young men, the magnitude of strength gains from conventional resistance training (ES=1.34) is larger than from drop set training (ES=0.88) after six weeks, despite similar training frequency and duration.

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 lifting weights the traditional way (multiple sets) made young men stronger than using drop sets, even though both methods took the same amount of time and effort.

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