SCI's HST cycle

**DanOz** · 05-24-2007, 06:05 AM

<div>
(scientific muscle @ May 23 2007,21:09)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Pulled 375 pounds today. *Double-overhand grip, no straps, just a belt. *Technically this is a PR, but it wasn't that hard, and I am pretty sure I could pull 405 with a mixed grip. *Just don't want to push myself too hard just yet.</div>
Nice lift on the 375 - don't count your chickens on the 405 - post it when you've done it! That will be a great lift.

**scientific muscle** · 05-24-2007, 04:56 PM

I'll do it next week then!

**DanOz** · 05-25-2007, 06:33 AM

Look forward to seeing it - it can be done!

**Joe.Muscle** · 05-29-2007, 07:06 PM

<div>
(scientific muscle @ May 24 2007,04:56)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">I'll do it next week then!

</div>
LMAO

**scientific muscle** · 05-29-2007, 08:34 PM

This cycle got royally ***ked. I am in the 7th week of my training cycle and it is not going anywhere like as planned. Without going into detail I ended up only being 'on' for weeks 3-6, and now I am out. Anyway, I have made some nice gains and PCT will be a breeze with such a low dosage and short cycle. I am currently around 206 and eating at maintenance. In a short time I will be cutting.
Even though the cycle got all screwed I got stronger and made some nice gains.
Legs are thick, pecs, delts, and traps got bigger. Arms and lats didn't make much visible progress. I should look really good once I cut down to about 190 and under 10% bf. Strength is up and I am simply maintaining right now on PCT.

To those who were watching my log...sorry it didn't go as planned. I will still post before and after pics at the end of the training cycle.

**DanOz** · 05-29-2007, 10:51 PM

That's not good mate - 1st cycle is supposed to be the best gains. Can you look elsewhere to continue it?

**Slapshotz** · 05-30-2007, 06:12 AM

Sorry it didn't work out as planned, sci. On the bright side, if you didn't find the bulk all that rewarding, you are sure to find the cut rewarding

Certainly, no vitamins are needed to get shredded. Best of luck!

**scientific muscle** · 05-30-2007, 07:06 PM

Damnit! I didn't even get 405 off the floor. I am not even sure what the weak link is, but I have a feeling its my glutes. I felt alot of tension developing in the hip area but it felt insufficient to get the weight moving. It is definitely a lack of hip strength, hopefully the squats back in my routine will help.
You 400+ deadlifters must have big asses!

Sometimes I wish I were just a bit shorter to have better leverage.

Oh well, I am typing in frustration, I guess I'll go back to it and deadlift 315 for as many reps as possible.

**Totentanz** · 05-30-2007, 08:29 PM

Yeah, we taller guys are at a bit of a disadvantage. I know short people who pull over 400 easily but surely don't look like they can even lift a soup can. It sucks, but oh well.

About the big ass comment... uh, yeah, that seems to be true. I get called "big butt" at work a lot.

Didn't you rack pull over 400 a while back?

**scientific muscle** · 05-30-2007, 08:36 PM

Yeah, I can rack-pull 400, I guess since the hips are at a mechanical advantage. That extra bit of flexion in regular deadlift makes it that much harder. I may add platform deadlifts to help bring up this weak point.
I am in a terribly bad mood since failing the lift. It really pisses me off. I may even try Ed Coan's deadlift routine next. Its suppose to either greatly increase your deadlift or kill you in the process....