Recent content by gypsylifter

Yes exactly, my issue was that I would max out on all exercises. My strength would stop and my gains would stop too. Another issues is I play Rugby Union as well. So I HST Monday Wednesday and Friday but am also playing rugby Tuesday Thursday and Saturday... its a lot on the body... I think...

Hey all, Need your opinion here! I am in my first week of HST and i am just trying to work out my max RPMs for my 15’s 10’s and 5’s So last night I hit the gym and did 1 set of each of my exercises for 15 reps As follows (in pounds) Squats (x1) 176 Chest Press (x1) 176 Bar curls (x1) 68...

Thanks for that advice - i really appreciate it. Do you thing it will mean less gains if im only doing one bi and one tri exercise? i spose dips and chinups sort of cover these two muscle groups again right? And yeah im doing seated cable rows - what do you think of the rest of the routine...

Im doing 12 reps then a day later, 10 rep, then 8 etc Cheers

Thanks for the reply guys - some great points 1. I choose not to do overheads due to an injury from Rugby - the shoulder still feels a bit dodgy. 2. I agree with the lat raises point - as this is not really a compound movement. I also do the upright row and am lifting heavy on this 3. I'm...

Hey guys I hope you are well. I have been using the HST principals for about 8 months now and it’s amazing. I would really appreciate you criticizing the following aspects of my routine. 1. I currently go to the gym every second day with no break, and will do so for around a 8-9 weeks...