HST (training)

**powerman2000** · 05-08-2005, 07:36 PM

I'm going to give HST training a try. Its sounds interesting and kinda fun. I'll post my opinions and results and I would like to hear from others who have tried it already and also others who are trying it for the first time. Even if you haven't and are not going to try it, but want to voice your opinion about HST then please do so. Thanks to all!

MotorcityAl · 05-09-2005, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

I'm going to give HST training a try. Its sounds interesting and kinda fun. I'll post my opinions and results and I would like to hear from others who have tried it already and also others who are trying it for the first time. Even if you haven't and are not going to try it, but want to voice your opinion about HST then please do so. Thanks to all!

Being an older guy and not used to these new fangled names for training, can you briefly describe this regimen??

**powerman2000** · 05-09-2005, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MotorcityAl

Being an older guy and not used to these new fangled names for training, can you briefly describe this regimen??

Hypertrophy Specific Training.

http://www.hypertrophy-specific.com/hst_index.html

MotorcityAl · 05-09-2005, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

Hypertrophy Specific Training.

http://www.hypertrophy-specific.com/hst_index.html

Thanks for the link. Interesting, let me know how it works for you.

**powerman2000** · 05-09-2005, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MotorcityAl

Thanks for the link. Interesting, let me know how it works for you.

You can check back here regularly for my results and opinions on HST.

Dan · 05-09-2005, 05:37 PM

Looking forward to your results, I have thought about trying something new.

dhshockey4 · 05-10-2005, 03:21 AM

yeah, i m gonna try HST as well, i just got all my maxes for 15 reps today, its just a little weird working out my body all in one day, i m just a little skeptical about this work out, iono about gains doing so many reps, but o well, may as well give it a shot

METAL VIPER · 05-10-2005, 08:18 PM

Sounds interesting...Keep us posted

**powerman2000** · 05-11-2005, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dhshockey4

yeah, i m gonna try HST as well, i just got all my maxes for 15 reps today, its just a little weird working out my body all in one day, i m just a little skeptical about this work out, iono about gains doing so many reps, but o well, may as well give it a shot

Don't forget that the program involves 2 week long mini cycles and to accommodate the increasing overload the reps performed are decreased with each 2 week cycle. 15, 12, 10, 8, 5 and then 2 more weeks at 5 reps. Take a week off completely and then start over again with even more weight, hopefully!

Gust · 05-11-2005, 10:16 PM

It's a good routine. It has given me some good gains.
Only you can check if works for you, though! Give it a try

**powerman2000** · 05-12-2005, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Gust

It's a good routine. It has given me some good gains.
Only you can check if works for you, though! Give it a try

Tell me, did you only do 1 working set for each exercise or did you do 2 sets for some exercises and 1 for others? I have trouble with doing 2 sets because my energy doesn't hold out.

sfiximo · 05-12-2005, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

Tell me, did you only do 1 working set for each exercise or did you do 2 sets for some exercises and 1 for others? I have trouble with doing 2 sets because my energy doesn't hold out.

Start with 1 set per excercise. If your body adapts and you dont feel ANY soreness at all, increase to 2 sets per excercise

HST is good but i just dont like the training.. simply boring

**powerman2000** · 05-12-2005, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sfiximo

Start with 1 set per excercise. If your body adapts and you dont feel ANY soreness at all, increase to 2 sets per excercise

HST is good but i just dont like the training.. simply boring

See I think it is the opposite of boring because its a full body workout every time you hit the gym. I'm not getting sore, I just don't think I can muster the energy for doing more than 1 set. I'm old

**powerman2000** · 05-14-2005, 06:35 AM

Well, today was my 4th day in my 1st 2 week HST cycle. I've felt the need to up my food intake a little. Its going well and I feel as though I'm slightly pumped all the time now. That may also be due to the food increase. I believe that it is important to maintain consistency in the order of which exercises that you perform to keep a good perspective of how you are progressing.

I think I did a very good job estimating my 15 rep maximums.

So far, so good.

dhshockey4 · 05-16-2005, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

Well, today was my 4th day in my 1st 2 week HST cycle. I've felt the need to up my food intake a little. Its going well and I feel as though I'm slightly pumped all the time now. That may also be due to the food increase. I believe that it is important to maintain consistency in the order of which exercises that you perform to keep a good perspective of how you are progressing.

I think I did a very good job estimating my 15 rep maximums.

So far, so good.

you just estimated them? ya i spent a week finding my maxes for everything. now i gotta take like a week off. i hate not lifting weights, makes me feel lazy, o well it should help over the long run.

**MurphMan** · 05-16-2005, 01:47 AM

Nice, Powerman! I hope it works well for you! I'll be watching your progress.

**antihero** · 05-16-2005, 02:18 AM

we'll all be watching....../shifty eyes/

**powerman2000** · 05-17-2005, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dhshockey4

you just estimated them? ya i spent a week finding my maxes for everything. now i gotta take like a week off. i hate not lifting weights, makes me feel lazy, o well it should help over the long run.

Yes, I know my body well enough that I pretty much nailed all my estimates without having to actually attempt them first. Thats what comes with 20+ years of experience.

05-08-2005, 07:36 PM	#1
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,127 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 200	HST (training) I'm going to give HST training a try. Its sounds interesting and kinda fun. I'll post my opinions and results and I would like to hear from others who have tried it already and also others who are trying it for the first time. Even if you haven't and are not going to try it, but want to voice your opinion about HST then please do so. Thanks to all! __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

05-10-2005, 08:18 PM	#8
METAL VIPER SEEK & DESTROY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 542 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 46	Sounds interesting...Keep us posted __________________ \m/ METALLICA \m/ R.I.P. Cliff Burton:2/10/62-9/26/86 DIE, by my hand, I creep across the land, killing first born man

05-14-2005, 06:35 AM	#14
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,127 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 200	Well, today was my 4th day in my 1st 2 week HST cycle. I've felt the need to up my food intake a little. Its going well and I feel as though I'm slightly pumped all the time now. That may also be due to the food increase. I believe that it is important to maintain consistency in the order of which exercises that you perform to keep a good perspective of how you are progressing. I think I did a very good job estimating my 15 rep maximums. So far, so good. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247 Last edited by powerman2000 : 05-14-2005 at 10:54 AM.

05-16-2005, 02:18 AM	#17
antihero Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,688 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 33	we'll all be watching....../shifty eyes/ __________________ ****************** Disclaimer: Information given by me is my personal opinion. It cannot be considered medical advice and does not represent the official opinion of a company that is not a sponsor here. ******************

05-09-2005, 05:37 PM	#6
Dan Unpaid Trash Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,725 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	Looking forward to your results, I have thought about trying something new.

05-10-2005, 03:21 AM	#7
dhshockey4 New Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 8 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	yeah, i m gonna try HST as well, i just got all my maxes for 15 reps today, its just a little weird working out my body all in one day, i m just a little skeptical about this work out, iono about gains doing so many reps, but o well, may as well give it a shot

05-11-2005, 10:16 PM	#10
Gust New Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 7 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	It's a good routine. It has given me some good gains. Only you can check if works for you, though! Give it a try

05-16-2005, 01:47 AM	#16
MurphMan Robomoderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,598 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	Nice, Powerman! I hope it works well for you! I'll be watching your progress.

05-17-2005, 08:49 AM	#19
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,127 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 200