Use upper lower split over 4 days . Monday Upper Tuesday Lower Wendesday off repeat.
Hit 40 to 60 reps per large muscle groups (Chest/Back/Legs)
Hit 20 to 30 reps for smaller muscle groups (consider overlap).
Progess on the big lifts use pump work for for accessory lifts.
Bascially use a...
Lol...I will up my EPA / DHA and see how it goes.
I guess my main question and I can't seem to find any science / research to back it up is how heavy should one train as we get older...in regards to tendon / joint health.
I am going to have to compromise somewhere in order to continue to get...
Hey Tot Thanks for the reply.
I am on 2 grams of fish oil daily.
I have started stretches as well as mobility work daily.
Good advice on the office chair and last week I priced one of those chairs from Staples for about 70 bucks that helps with daily posture and sitting.
I think you are...
Ok guys I need some feedback and hopefully educated opinions on the following.
I will turn 36 this year and want to make sure I am continue to lift the rest of my life.
The only MAJOR injury I have sustained was 15 years ago when I tore my pec tendon benching very heavy without proper...
To answer your question...shortly.
I am one of the guys who skips the 15's most of the time.
I dont always right every max down. After lifting 12 years now I can basically tell you my max. I try to improve every other workout or every 3rd workout.
I go with 2 or 3 weeks of 10s and rest is...
Do what you enjoy...dont get too scientific.
Thats the fun part of a hobby you do it b/c you love it!
So hey if you like doing them do them and do them good.
Good job man. I remember the college days when all I did what eat sleep and train...well overtrain...good for you that you know better with HST.
My goal was to be a monster of muscle when I graduated and then maintain rest of my life...you are right on track my friend!
Post some pics when you...
Colby how many sets are you you using now a days?
I know you have been doing HST for a while like myself.
I am up to 12 total sets a week for some muscle groups...on 3 day a week routines.
Higher reps for cutting is a myth!
However going heavy for say 10 reps is heavy enough to keep muscle mass and will burn more calories than 5 reps sets.
Hey Guys My wife is due to have our first child in 6 weeks. She has been training Vanilla HST up until pregnancy. So she has had a great SD.
She cant wait to get back into training and she is taking 3 months off from work so she will have ample time to train after pregnancy. She wants to get...