Honest advice

Aredrop set pins worth it?

What a drop set pin gets you, when it pays for itself many times over and when you are better off not buying one.

5 min read · Gymsetz

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Gymsetz drop set pins in the gym
Short answer

Are drop set pinsworth the money?

Yes, drop set pins are worth it if you regularly train on weight stack machines and want to do drop sets without a training partner. You drop the weight in a second without getting up, so your muscles stay under tension.

Do you mainly train with free weights like barbells and dumbbells? Then you won't get much out of one. A drop set pin only works on machines with a selector pin.

Two Gymsetz drop set pins
What you get

3 reasons whylifters buy them.

No time lost

Without one you get up, move the pin and sit back down. With a drop set pin the drop takes one second.

Constant tension

No pause between drops means more time under tension per set. That is exactly what drop sets are about.

Train solo

You no longer need a buddy to move the pin for you. You set everything up beforehand and keep training.

Comparison

Drop setwith and without a pin.

AspectWithout a drop set pinWith a drop set pin
Time per drop5 to 10 secondsAbout 1 second
Tension on the muscleDrops while you switchStays constant
Training partnerOften neededNot needed
Rhythm and focusInterruptedStays intact
CostFreeOne-off €19.95
Honestly

When is a drop set pinnot worth it?

  • You only train with free weights or in a home gym without stack machines.
  • You never do drop sets and don't plan to.
  • Your gym has machines with an unusual pin size. So check first whether you need 7.8 mm or 9.5 mm.

Doesn't sound like you? Then a drop set pin is one of the cheapest upgrades for your training.

Science

Do drop setsreally work?

A 2023 meta-analysis in Sports Medicine – Open found that drop sets produce similar muscle growth to regular sets, but in less training time. So drop sets are mainly an efficient way to build volume.

A drop set pin makes that even more efficient, because the pause between drops disappears. Read more in the science behind drop sets.

Drop set pin in action on a weight stack

Check your size first

Most European machines use 7.8 mm, American brands often 9.5 mm. Not sure? Check the size guide per brand.

The product

The GymsetzDrop Set Pin.

Gymsetz drop set pins with storage pouch
7.8 mm or 9.5 mmSelf-ejecting

PUMPSETZ Dropset Pins

€19.95 -

  • Drop the weight in 1 second
  • Works on virtually all stack machines
  • Storage pouch included
  • No training partner needed
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FAQ

Questions aboutdrop set pins.

Are drop set pins safe?

Yes, as long as you use the right size and insert the pin fully into the stack. Lower the weight under control so the pin ejects cleanly.

Can I use a drop set pin at my gym?

At most gyms yes, it's a separate accessory like lifting straps. If in doubt, just ask at the front desk.

How many drop set pins do I need?

You need one pin for one drop. Want to do a double drop set? Then use two.

Does a drop set pin work on every machine?

On virtually all machines with a weight stack and selector pin, such as lat pulldown, cable row and leg extension. Not on plate-loaded machines or free weights.

Basics

What is a drop set pin?

How it works and who it's for.

Size guide

Which drop set pin size?

7.8 or 9.5 mm by brand.

Plan

Drop set training plan

From beginner to advanced.

Less waiting.More growth.

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