slowgrower
New Member
Hello guys,
Off and on HST user here, just finished a "Simplify and Win" cycle. I've used HST/DC in the past to go from about 165 lbs (skinnyish) to 190ish (heaviest was 195 on a bulk). Currently 30 years old and 190 with mid-teens bodyfat (can't see abs, but only a small belly). My ultimate goal is trying to get to 220 (I am 6'1"
with mid-teens bodyfat, so I can diet down to about 210 and hopefully see some abs while retaining some size. I am doing some SD right now until Christmas and New Years are over with.
My question is... I know that gaining weight is directly proportional to the amount of food you eat. However, I also know that if you don't induce hypertrophy and supply yourself with the right nutrients, your body won't grow lean body mass. I am trying to decide if I should keep doing HST cycles (15s, 10s, 5s, sub-5 cluster), switch to MaxStim, switch to MyoReps, or do some sort of hybrid of two or three of the styles? Like, myoreps after one or two sets of 15s and 10s, then maxstim after 5s?
My current exercise tolerance is about 4-6 exercises per workout for multiple sets. I usually do an A/B split. I injured my rotator cuff about 6 months ago, but it hasn't really affected my lifts. Currently 5s are (as of monday):
Bench 155x5
Military Press off upper chest 105x5
Squat 185x5
Deadlift 205x5
(theres also t-bar rows, assist chins, hammer str rows, etc)
So please, give some direction on what I can/should do next year to get closer to my goals
Also, wouldn't mind getting stronger in the big three also.
Off and on HST user here, just finished a "Simplify and Win" cycle. I've used HST/DC in the past to go from about 165 lbs (skinnyish) to 190ish (heaviest was 195 on a bulk). Currently 30 years old and 190 with mid-teens bodyfat (can't see abs, but only a small belly). My ultimate goal is trying to get to 220 (I am 6'1"

My question is... I know that gaining weight is directly proportional to the amount of food you eat. However, I also know that if you don't induce hypertrophy and supply yourself with the right nutrients, your body won't grow lean body mass. I am trying to decide if I should keep doing HST cycles (15s, 10s, 5s, sub-5 cluster), switch to MaxStim, switch to MyoReps, or do some sort of hybrid of two or three of the styles? Like, myoreps after one or two sets of 15s and 10s, then maxstim after 5s?
My current exercise tolerance is about 4-6 exercises per workout for multiple sets. I usually do an A/B split. I injured my rotator cuff about 6 months ago, but it hasn't really affected my lifts. Currently 5s are (as of monday):
Bench 155x5
Military Press off upper chest 105x5
Squat 185x5
Deadlift 205x5
(theres also t-bar rows, assist chins, hammer str rows, etc)
So please, give some direction on what I can/should do next year to get closer to my goals
