If you’re a freak like me who loves chasing the pump, feeling the ‘burn’, and testing your mental strength to push through your ‘pain’ threshold… Ascending Dropsets were designed for you!
In a previous post I shared a demonstration of Power Micro Dropsets, where the increments in weight reduction between each dropset are minimal.
With Power Micro Dropsets the initial set was 6 reps. Each of the 4 dropsets the target rep range was 1-3 reps.
Ascending Rep Dropsets are the exact opposite. The increments in weight reduction are going to be fairly significant.
With Ascending Rep Dropsets you will also aim for 6 reps on the first set. Then you’ll select a weight that allows you to hit 10 reps. Then select a weight that allows you to perform 15 reps. You’ll finish with a weight that allows you to perform 20 reps.
See it in action as I perform Lateral Raises and Dumbbell Bench Press…
If you don’t feel like walking for days you can also try this with Leg Extensions and Leg Curls 😉
Weight selection is a little tricky at first. You want to push each set to momentary muscular failure. You shouldn’t have anything left in the tank when you hit 6, 10, 15, and 20 reps.
The beauty of Ascending Rep Dropsets is that you get to experience the benefits of mechanical tension with the 6 and 10 rep sets. Then you experience the muscle fatigue and metabolic stress from the 15 and 20 rep sets.
It feels great to start off lifting the heavy shit and finishing off with a sick pump. It’s the best of both worlds!
Give it a shot and be sure to report back on your experience with Ascending Rep Dropsets!
Sculpt a Masterpiece,
Scott Tousignant
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About The Author
Scott Tousignant, BHK is a Physique Coach and Elite Natural Bodybuilder with the UFE.
Scott specializes in helping regular guys sculpt their body into a work of art by pulverizing stubborn belly fat and painfully embarrassing love handles… swapping them with ripped abs, rock hard muscle, and soaring confidence.
The art of molding and chiseling an aesthetically pleasing physique with spectacular symmetry, proportions, and carved out detail is one of life’s most rewarding and fulfilling experiences…
…It’s an opportunity for self growth and self discovery that will impact every area of your life.
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