critique my training

[Lao Tzu]

i do drop sets. after a warm up i do as many reps as i can (about 5 or so) then cheat a few, then drop the weight a bit and do 5 or so more, then drop, then usually drop again. All in all i do about 20-25 reps. i only do 1 set per exercise, 1 exercise per bodypart using this tactic. i have found it builds little mass but the strength increases are pretty good with it, for a while at least (when i used to do this harder and more dedicated than i do now this was when i was able to do my infamous 135 lb dumbbell hammer curl)

I am wondering how i can build mass as well. What do i need to change, do i need to change my entire routine or what? i would still like to do drop sets but maybe switching over between drop sets vs. mass building sets each workout, or doing both at the same time during each workout might be an idea.

 

[crazybeef5555]

I did drop sets for long time.. See, first i was doing normal powerlidting/bodybuilding routines and i got amazing gains when i switched to dropsets for that first month. I stuck with it for literally ONE YEAR WITHOUT ANY GAINS after that. The way i view drop sets is they are a good transition for 3 wks/1 month between routines but over a long period they are not as good as many other methods. If you are seeking size use a 5x5 routine, they are explained on a sticky in this forum, and do lots of eating.

 

[Atomic Punk]

I did drop sets for long time.. See, first i was doing normal powerlidting/bodybuilding routines and i got amazing gains when i switched to dropsets for that first month. I stuck with it for literally ONE YEAR WITHOUT ANY GAINS after that. The way i view drop sets is they are a good transition for 3 wks/1 month between routines but over a long period they are not as good as many other methods. If you are seeking size use a 5x5 routine, they are explained on a sticky in this forum, and do lots of eating.

I agree. Lifting styles like drop sets, Mike Mentzer training, giant sets, 10 sets of 10, or whathaveyou, are good for a switch from your basic routine. They also can be utilized to shorten your basic routine after you have completed your basic exercises, or something similar to that. However, they are absolutely, and unequivically not a good way to train for size & strength, if you are using them as the core of your workout.

 

[Musmar]

Drop sets is an advanced routine to help you bring up a lagging bodypart. Gives you one hell of a pump!