dropset

dropset is the alternative form of drop set.

Meaning of drop set

drop set (plural drop sets)

A set of repetitions of an exercise wherein muscular failure is reached and before resting the exercise is continued with decreased resistance to failure.

Synonyms:

reduction set

dropset (third-person singular simple present dropsets, present participle dropsetting, simple past and past participle dropsetted)

(transitive) To exercise with a drop set.
- By starting out the dips with maximal load and decreasing it over time, Johnson is dropsetting the movement, enabling himself to continue churning out reps with decent form, and thus get the absolute most bang for his buck in the workout.2022 November 7, Philip Ellis, “BWatch The Rock Torch His Triceps on Arm Day With These Weighted Dips”, in Men's Health
- The weighted bench dip can easily be dropsetted by quickly removing the 45lb plate(s) and continuing with bodyweight repetitions to overload the triceps.2022 November 22, Scott J., “How To: Bench Dips”, in Ignore Limits

Noun
plural	dropsets
Verb
third-person singular present	dropsets
present participle	dropsetting
past participle	dropsetted
past	dropsetted

From drop + set.

What does dropset mean?: Dropset means to exercise with a drop set.
What is dropset the alternative form of?: Dropset is the alternative form of drop set.
What part of speech is dropset?: Dropset is a verb.
What is the past tense of dropset?: The past tense of dropset is dropsetted.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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