drop sets or pyramids?

[smallmovesal]

i've been doing pyramids but i'd be interested in the diff... and pros and cons of drop sets vs pyramids.

*praying to god i'm thinking of the right thing so they aren't the same thing*

 

[The_Monster]

Youre right.
Drop sets start from high weights and "drop" down.

Pyramids start low and "pyramid" up higher.

Drop sets are nice, just be sure to be warmed up good!

 

[magdelana]

Drop sets are very tough. They work a muscle to a greater degree of failure then pryramids i think. I put them in my workouts only every so often because they work the mucles so hard. I do not think anyone should do them every workout.

 

[The_Monster]

Drop sets are VERY intense... more of a muscle shocking technique to be honest. Theyre also called "running the rack", though running the rack probobly involves even more volume.