How to start after 6month break ??

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choco

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hello,
i need some advice, i have made two hst cycles in the past with good results and hst is the way i would go furthermore
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. Before my hst experiences i have trained "pyramid-split style".
Now, the last 6 months i dont have trained because of my university test and i have moved to another city.
But NOW next monday i will begin again to train (it was a hard time without hitting the iron).

my problem/question is how should i restart with my training? with hst, "pyramid-split style", 5x5 or another thing?
because i cant say what my new RMS look like! what should i do in this case?
my intention was to start with hst at 40% of my old RM and get the load higher every trainingday, so i dont say i make 2weeks of 15 and 2 weeks of 10 and 2 of 5reps like normally. i just add every trainingday more weight and will see how it goes. and then at the end i will do a 5x5 cycle and after that i will set up my new maxes.

how does this look?
what would you say guys?

maybe it will help when i post my old hst-plan:

<div></div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">My routine:

Dead-Lift
Squats
Flat Bench Press
Military Press
Chinups
Dips
Crunches

I make this every other day, so im in the gym 3 or 4 times per week.
1st week 1 rep 15 sets
2st+3st week 2 reps 10 sets
4st+5st week 3 reps 5 sets
6st week 3 reps 5 sets with my 5rm
(7st week add more load and go down with my sets)
then 7-14 days SD </div>

so i will hit the gym 3-4 times peer week, im not sure if this will be good for my joints, because i have had 6 months completely break
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ok so im not really sure what i should do to start.
advices needed

greets
 
If I was just getting back into it I would probably opt for a full 2 weeks of 15s? Good way to get your joints and ligaments ready after a long break? Keystone
 
hy,
keystone is this your advice, because you have written &quot;?&quot; in your sentences.

nobody else any opinions on this?

greets

edit:
with higher reps are better for my joints at starting a new program like hst when you was before long time not training, im think so too, but when then i must go like this, like i have said in my first post:
<div></div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">my intention was to start with hst at 40% of my old RM and get the load higher every trainingday, so i dont say i make 2weeks of 15 and 2 weeks of 10 and 2 of 5reps</div>
because i dont know my new (i think very lower) maxes.

Or should i start with some other training, eventually machinery training and not start after this 6 month long brake with free weights to train ?

greets
 
Just start HST at the 15s and work your way gradually up. You dont need to know your maxes. Bet you cant wait to hit new ones though
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As it's your first cycle in a while definitely do two weeks of 15s. You have nothing to lose. It's only two weeks. It can't hurt but it could certainly help as it's a great prep for the heavier stuff.
 
Personally, I'd opt for a month of 10's - 12's.  Still do the full-body workout, starting with lighter weights to rewaken the muscles and CNS to exercise and work up to my current limit for 10's.  Then check my RM's, SD, and start a cycle.  After a 6 month layoff, I'd expect a significant change from those old RM's and would want to establish the correct weights for my current level of fitness.
 
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