Training plan

Dropset training plan from beginner to advanced.

Three complete training plans with dropsets, including exercises, sets and an 8-week progression plan.

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Dropset training in the gym
Why dropsets

More muscle growth in less time per workout.

A dropset training plan increases your training volume without extra sets. You train to failure, lower the weight and keep going straight away.

With a dropset pin you change weight in a flash, without getting up. Below you'll find three complete plans: beginner, intermediate and advanced.

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What is a dropset?

A training technique where you lower the weight right after your last rep and keep training without rest until you fail again.

The plans

Choose your dropset plan by level.

Three plans based on your training experience. Dropsets only on the last set of an exercise.

Beginner plan

Start here
📅 3x per week🏋️ Beginner🎯 Muscle building

Day 1

Full body A

Chest press, lat pulldown, leg extension (dropset on last set)

Day 2

Full body B

Shoulder press, seated row, leg curl (dropset on last set)

Day 3

Full body C

Pec deck, cable row, leg press (dropset on last set)

Advanced plan

Intensive
📅 5x per week🏋️ 3+ years of experience🎯 Maximum growth

Day 1

Push

Chest press, cable fly (double drop), tricep pushdown

Day 2

Pull

Lat pulldown (double drop), seated row, cable curl

Day 3

Legs

Leg press, leg extension (double drop), leg curl

Day 4

Upper

Shoulder press, lateral raise machine (dropset), pec deck

Day 5

Lower

Hack squat, leg curl (dropset), calf raise

The exercises

Complete exercise overview with dropsets.

The best machine exercises for dropsets per muscle group, with sets and reps.

Chest

3-4 sets
Chest press machine 4 sets 8-10 repsdropset
Cable fly 3 sets 12 repsdropset
Pec deck 3 sets 12-15 reps

Back

3-4 sets
Lat pulldown 4 sets 8-10 repsdropset
Seated cable row 3 sets 10-12 reps
Straight arm pulldown 3 sets 12-15 repsdropset

Shoulders

3 sets
Shoulder press machine 3 sets 8-10 reps
Lateral raise machine 3 sets 12-15 repsdropset
Rear delt machine 3 sets 12-15 reps

Arms

3 sets
Tricep pushdown 3 sets 10-12 repsdropset
Cable curl 3 sets 10-12 repsdropset
Overhead cable extension 3 sets 12 reps

Legs

3-4 sets
Leg press 4 sets 8-10 reps
Leg extension 3 sets 12 repsdropset
Leg curl 3 sets 10-12 repsdropset
Progression plan

How to build progression over 8 weeks.

Dropsets are intense. Build up gradually so you keep recovering.

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Getting used to it

1 dropset per workout. Focus on technique and the rhythm of the pin.

Semaine3-4

Building up

2 dropsets per workout, spread over different muscle groups.

Semaine5-6

Intensifying

A dropset on the last set of every main exercise.

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Peak

Double drops with two pins on 1-2 exercises. Followed by a lighter week.

Training tips

How to get the most out of your plan.

Track your weights

Write down your starting and drop weight for each exercise, so you can see your progress.

Rest after a dropset

Take 90-120 seconds of rest. A dropset is harder than a normal set.

Switch every 4-6 weeks

Vary your exercises for a new stimulus.

Recovery is training

7-8 hours of sleep and enough protein are not optional with this plan.

Questions fréquentes

Vos questions , nos réponses.

How often per week should I do dropset training?
Start with 2-3 times per week. Dropsets are more intense than normal sets, so build up gradually.
Do I do a dropset on every exercise?
No. Do a dropset on the last set of one or two exercises per muscle group.
Is a dropset plan suitable for beginners?
Yes, with the beginner plan: a maximum of one dropset per exercise and a focus on technique.
How much weight do I drop?
About 20-30% per drop. Enough to still get a few quality reps.

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