That's Fit

Before you think we've sunk to a new low here on That's Fit, let me clarify something: stripping, in this case, does not refer to the removal of one's clothing; rather, it's a fairly advanced lifting technique that more seasoned exercisers may want to employ.

Now that your mind is out of the gutter, you can probably figure out how this technique works based on its name. Start by performing a set of an exercise (we'll use the bench press as an example) to technical failure. Then, take off a percentage of the total weight from the bar (or move the pin slightly higher if you are using a machine) and, without resting, get back on the bench and perform more reps to technical failure. Once there, do the same thing, only taking off an ever larger percentage of weight. Try stripping down about four times in total and then you will have completed your strip-set.This a great technique to use once and a while, especially if you've reached somewhat of a fitness plateau as of late. However, as mentioned, it's a fairly advanced technique, so exercise newbies would do well to instead stick to straight sets.