Hey guys, I have been lifting for about 18-20 months now consistently and RELIGIOUSLY, I never skip one, and have recently discovered the HST "philosophy". It sounds pretty good to me and I am intending on starting it after the strength cycle Im currently on, or maybe just stopping what Im on and switching over, cause its really not "doing it" for me.
I just wanted yall to give me some feedback on my plans for exercise selection, and some guidance on max testing. OK, first off here's what I have planned for exercises:
SQUATS
DEADLIFT
FLATBENCH
WEIGHTED DIPS (I LOVE THESE)
BENT OVER ROWS (ANOTHER FAV.)
STANDING MILITARY
BARBELL CURLS
SKULLCRUSHERS
As you can see, Im a firm believer in the big "money makers". I threw a couple of arm isolations in there, probably from watching too much "incredible hulk" as a kid (lol). How's it look for a base layout?
On to my questions: As far as max testing, do I do it all in one day or each rep range on its own day? Also I could use a few pointers on exactly how yall go about testing each max, you know, how to work up but not wear out. I hate sounding like a total noob here but I understand accuracy of maxes is pretty pivotal to the whole concept here and I just want to be sure and start off right.
Last, should I alternate squats and deads, if I do them both on the same w/o each time, thats a big expenditure and I dont want to sacrifice intensity on the other stuff blasting myself with the 2 big guys up front.
I guess Ill take the leap and include a pic to show where I am now before HST, try not to wet yourselves laughing (lol).
Thanks yall.
I just wanted yall to give me some feedback on my plans for exercise selection, and some guidance on max testing. OK, first off here's what I have planned for exercises:
SQUATS
DEADLIFT
FLATBENCH
WEIGHTED DIPS (I LOVE THESE)
BENT OVER ROWS (ANOTHER FAV.)
STANDING MILITARY
BARBELL CURLS
SKULLCRUSHERS
As you can see, Im a firm believer in the big "money makers". I threw a couple of arm isolations in there, probably from watching too much "incredible hulk" as a kid (lol). How's it look for a base layout?
On to my questions: As far as max testing, do I do it all in one day or each rep range on its own day? Also I could use a few pointers on exactly how yall go about testing each max, you know, how to work up but not wear out. I hate sounding like a total noob here but I understand accuracy of maxes is pretty pivotal to the whole concept here and I just want to be sure and start off right.
Last, should I alternate squats and deads, if I do them both on the same w/o each time, thats a big expenditure and I dont want to sacrifice intensity on the other stuff blasting myself with the 2 big guys up front.
I guess Ill take the leap and include a pic to show where I am now before HST, try not to wet yourselves laughing (lol).
Thanks yall.