HST First Timer

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Gaz81

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I have decided to give HST a try after previously being on the Rippetoe Starting Strength program, i found this HST program on bodybuilding.com and was wondering if it was suitable for a first timer, etc? Any comments or suggestions would appreciated. Thanks.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw39.htm

Weeks 1-2:

Monday:


Full Squats - 1-2 Warm-Up Sets + 1 Set x 15 Reps
Snatch-Grip Deadlifts - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Incline Bench Press - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Dips - 1 Set x 15 Reps
Medium Grip Chin-Ups - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Pendlay Rows - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Military Press - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Bent-Over Rear Lateral Raises - 1 Set x 15 Reps
Dumbbell Curls - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Triceps Extensions - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Calf Raises - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Weighted Crunches - 2 Sets x 15 Reps



Wednesday:


Split Squats - 1-2 Warm-Up Sets + 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Stiff-Legged Deadlifts - 1 Set x 15 Reps
Incline Bench Press - 1 Set x 15 Reps
Dips - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Wide-Grip Chin-Ups - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Pendlay Rows - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Military Press - 1 Set x 15 Reps
Lateral Raises - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
DB Hammer Curls - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Skull Crushers - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
1-Leg Calf Raises - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Weighted Decline Sit-Ups - 2 Sets x 15 Reps


Friday:


Full Squats - 1-2 Warm-Up Sets + 1 Set x 15 Reps
Snatch-Grip Deadlifts - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Incline Bench Press - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Dips - 1 Set x 15 Reps
Medium Grip Chin-Ups - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Pendlay Rows - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Military Press - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Bent-Over Rear Lateral Raises - 1 Set x 15 Reps
Dumbbell Curls - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Decline Triceps Extensions - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Calf Raises - 2 Sets x 15 Reps
Leg Raises - 2 Sets x 15 Reps


Weeks 3-4:

Monday:


Full Squats - 1-2 Warm-Up Sets + 1 Set x 10 Reps
Snatch-Grip Deadlifts - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Shrugs - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Incline Bench Press - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Dips - 1 Set x 10 Reps
Medium Grip Chin-Ups - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Pendlay Rows - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Military Press - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Bent-Over Rear Lateral Raises - 1 Set x 10 Reps
Dumbbell Curls - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Triceps Extensions - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Calf Raises - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Weighted Crunches - 2 Sets x 10 Reps



Wednesday:


Split Squats - 1-2 Warm-Up Sets + 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Stiff-Legged Deadlifts - 1 Set x 10 Reps
Behind the Back Shrugs - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Incline Bench Press - 1 Set x 10 Reps
Dips - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Wide-Grip Chin-Ups - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Pendlay Rows - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Military Press - 1 Set x 10 Reps
Lateral Raises - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
DB Hammer Curls - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Triceps Pushdowns - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
1-Leg Calf Raises - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Weighted Decline Sit-Ups - 2 Sets x 10 Reps

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Friday:


Full Squats - 1-2 Warm-Up Sets + 1 Set x 10 Reps
Snatch-Grip Deadlifts - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Shrugs - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Incline Bench Press - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Dips - 1 Set x 10 Reps
Medium-Grip Chin-Ups - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Pendlay Rows - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Military Press - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Bent-Over Rear Lateral Raises - 1 Set x 10 Reps
Dumbbell Curls - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Decline Triceps Extensions - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Calf Raises - 2 Sets x 10 Reps
Leg Raises - 2 Sets x 10 Reps



Weeks 5-6:

Monday:


Full Squats - 1-2 Warm-Up Sets + 1 Set x 5 Reps
Snatch-Grip Deadlifts - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Shrugs - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Incline Bench Press - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Weighted Dips - 1 Set x 5 Reps
Medium-Grip Pull-Ups - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Pendlay Rows - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Military Press - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Bent-Over Rear Lateral Raises - 1 Set x 5 Reps
Dumbbell Curls - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Triceps Extensions - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Calf Raises - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Weighted Crunches - 2 Sets x 5 Reps



Wednesday:


Split Squats - 1-2 Warm-Up Sets + 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Glute-Ham Raises - 1 Set x 5 Reps
Behind the Back Shrugs - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Incline Bench Press - 1 Set x 5 Reps
Weighted Dips - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Weighted Wide Grip Chin-Ups - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Pendlay Rows - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Military Press - 1 Set x 5 Reps
Lateral Raises - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Hammer Curls - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Skull Crushers - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
1-Leg Calf Raises - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Weighted Decline Sit-Ups - 2 Sets x 5 Reps


Friday:


Full Squats - 1-2 Warm-Up Sets + 1 Set x 5 Reps
Snatch-Grip Deadlifts - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Shrugs - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Incline Bench Press - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Weighted Dips - 1 Set x 5 Reps
Medium-Grip Pull-Ups - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Pendlay Rows - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Military Press - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Bent-Over Rear Lateral Raises - 1 Set x 5 Reps
Dumbbell Curls - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Decline Triceps Extensions - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Calf Raises - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Leg Raises - 2 Sets x 5 Reps



Weeks 7-8:

Monday:


Full Squats - 1-2 Warm-Up Sets + 1 Set x 5 Reps
Snatch-Grip Deadlifts - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Shrugs - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Incline Bench Press - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Weighted Dips - 1 Set x 5 Reps
Medium-Grip Pull-Ups - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Pendlay Rows - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Military Press - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Bent-Over Rear Lateral Raises - 1 Set x 5 Reps
Dumbbell Curls - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Triceps Extensions - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Calf Raises - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Weighted Crunches - 2 Sets x 5 Reps


Wednesday:


Split Squats - 1-2 Warm-Up Sets + 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Glute-Ham Raises - 1 Set x 5 Reps
Behind the Back Shrugs - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Incline Bench Press - 1 Set x 5 Reps
Weighted Dips - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Weighted Wide-Grip Chin-Ups - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Pendlay Rows - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Military Press - 1 Set x 5 Reps
Lateral Raises - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Hammer Curls - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Skull Crushers - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
1-Leg Calf Raises - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Weighted Decline Sit-Ups - 2 Sets x 5 Reps



Friday:


Full Squats - 1-2 Warm-Up Sets + 1 Set x 5 Reps
Snatch-Grip Deadlifts - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Shrugs - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Incline Bench Press - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Weighted Dips - 1 Set x 5 Reps
Medium-Grip Pull-Ups - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Pendlay Rows - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Military Press - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Bent-Over Rear Lateral Raises - 1 Set x 5 Reps
Dumbbell Curls - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Decline Triceps Extensions - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Calf Raises - 2 Sets x 5 Reps
Leg Raises - 2 Sets x 5 Reps

Week 9 - Strategic Deconditioning (Rest Week)
 
Welcome to HST Gaz81

<div></div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Check that out, and it should get you on your way. I'm not doubting your abilities or experience with weights, but that workout you listed would probably burn you out before you finished your first cycle.</div>

Dito

Have a look at the link, you'll be glad you did...if you follow the trend.
 
OK, thanks for the input guys. So i would be better selecting 5-6 exercises and sticking to those?

Another quick question, is squats and deadlifts on the same day a bad idea? Should i rotate those?
 
The thing is, I never look at any other bodybuilding websites other than HST. I am surprised and pleased at how popular it is becoming!
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I would recommend alternating deads and squats. Where I'm at right now in my cycle, the thought of doing both in one day makes me want to puke
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<div></div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Another quick question, is squats and deadlifts on the same day a bad idea? Should i rotate those? </div>

Very few guys lower backs can handle it, IMO is utter stupidity to even try, save your back and alternate, but when you do them get very very serious and hit the iron as if it is the last meal on earth!

I also believe that if you do them together (possible in thelower rep schemes, but still silly IMO) you'll rob your self of enough strength and possibly form on either or bo
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After reading everything i have come up with this program, let me know if i'm on right lines. Thanks.

Monday

Squats
Bent Over Rows
Military Press
Chins
Incline Bench Press

Wednesday

Deadlifts
Bent Over Rows
Military Press
Chins
Dumbell Flys

Friday

Squats
Bent Over Rows
Military Press
Chins
Incline Bench Press

1x15, 2x10, 3x5

Plus some ab work thrown in.
 
I like it a lot more than your first one
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. While in the end it's all up to the individual, I would recommend ditching the dumbell flies and putting in dips there. Chest is definitely one of the harder things for me to develop, and alternating incline/dips this cycle has brought out a lot more development for me than I've ever seen.

And also, unless you are really trying to build up your back a lot, I don't think you need chins and bent overs in the same day. I would maybe put chins on Wednesday, and the bent overs on Monday and Friday. I've found that deads and bent overs don't mix well on the same workout.. as it really taxes my lower back. I'm assuming that bent overs are more or less the same as Pendlays.
 
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