Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. A typical strength- or ...

A drop set is a workout technique that involves reducing the weight load so you can keep exercising. Adding drop sets to your workout can help you build muscle and strength faster, research suggests.

Ever wondered how many sets are most effective to build muscle, aka how many sets you should be bashing out in the gym to boost your gains? Then you're in the right place. It's all too easy to go ...