xxfunguy007xx2000
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I notice that when you restart your HST cycle you are not required to start from 15 reps, but can jump right to ten, unless you feel strained. Why is this? Is it because 15 reeps produce less growth or what? Thanks
15 reps promote less growth??
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jvroig
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Hello xxfunguy007xx2000 
That's because the primary use of the 15's really is to provide the lactic acid build up to help heal your sore joints and all.
To quote:
Do they produce less growth? Generally yes, but not totally zero growth all the time. With sufficient deconditioning, even the 15's can produce "some" hypertrophy. But generally, if you don't need the "healing power" of the 15's, it would be more efficient to go straight to the 10's, since that generally is where you can be sure the load is already enough to start inducing hypertrophy again.
Of course, these are generalizations, not absolute laws.
Hope that helps. Good luck!
-JV
That's because the primary use of the 15's really is to provide the lactic acid build up to help heal your sore joints and all.
To quote:
[b said:
Do they produce less growth? Generally yes, but not totally zero growth all the time. With sufficient deconditioning, even the 15's can produce "some" hypertrophy. But generally, if you don't need the "healing power" of the 15's, it would be more efficient to go straight to the 10's, since that generally is where you can be sure the load is already enough to start inducing hypertrophy again.
Of course, these are generalizations, not absolute laws.
Hope that helps. Good luck!
-JV
Fausto
HST Expert
Welcome funguy
Always best to do the complimentary protocol HST program and understand it well.
there are literally hundreds of articles, but the FAQ and then Pimp my HST e-books which will enhance your understanding of this unique training method.
15's are used for flushing the joints and muscles with lactic acid and thsu are quite important as they prepare the system for application of the much heavier routine weights later in the program.
They do cause growth, albeit less as hypertrophy is not their primary function.
Hope this helps
Always best to do the complimentary protocol HST program and understand it well.
there are literally hundreds of articles, but the FAQ and then Pimp my HST e-books which will enhance your understanding of this unique training method.
15's are used for flushing the joints and muscles with lactic acid and thsu are quite important as they prepare the system for application of the much heavier routine weights later in the program.
They do cause growth, albeit less as hypertrophy is not their primary function.
Hope this helps