Rowdy Roddy Peeper
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Hi all. What is the consensus on continuing with each 2 week block for an extra day to take advantage of strength gains made during that 2 week period?
For instance, I just finished my 15 RM block, but I know I could add an extra day to the 15's and add 2.5 - 5 lbs on all of my exercises. Do I have to wait 7 weeks before I can add 2.5 lbs to the bar?
On the front page of this website, there's a testimonial where one guy says that his strength increased during every 2 week block. How would he have known this if he didn't add weight to his lifts after completing each block?
One of the negative aspects of HST for me is that you need to wait 2 full months before you discover any strength gains. I would much rather have the ability to test myself during the last workout of each rep-range block.
As far as I know, doing this doesn't violate any of the HST principles. Maybe I'm wrong. Please enlighten me.
Thank you all in advance.
For instance, I just finished my 15 RM block, but I know I could add an extra day to the 15's and add 2.5 - 5 lbs on all of my exercises. Do I have to wait 7 weeks before I can add 2.5 lbs to the bar?
On the front page of this website, there's a testimonial where one guy says that his strength increased during every 2 week block. How would he have known this if he didn't add weight to his lifts after completing each block?
One of the negative aspects of HST for me is that you need to wait 2 full months before you discover any strength gains. I would much rather have the ability to test myself during the last workout of each rep-range block.
As far as I know, doing this doesn't violate any of the HST principles. Maybe I'm wrong. Please enlighten me.
Thank you all in advance.