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    Question about zig-zagging

    Well, using either option, HST is designed to put on muscle. So, I don't think the only way for you to maintain muscle is by using option 2....
    Post by: navigator, Mar 4, 2006 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    Morning Training v Evening Training

    If you have a choice between morning and evening, I suggest you go for evening workouts. I did morning workouts for a long time, but then switched...
    Post by: navigator, Mar 4, 2006 in forum: General Training
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    HST principals with 5x5/SFT

    Hi Mike, Not sure what happened, maybe the site was temporarily down. The link is working for me, now. Whatever be the case, just copy the...
    Post by: navigator, Mar 4, 2006 in forum: Strength-Specific Training (SST)
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    Question about zig-zagging

    With regards to zig-zag, it is useful to remember that so long as the weights are getting heavier, and you are working up to your true 5RM...
    Post by: navigator, Mar 2, 2006 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    Do I need SD for this cycle ?

    I think that SDing is a big part of the size-gains seen with HST.  I am currently working with 5x5 and thus I don't SD, but rather reduce my...
    Post by: navigator, Mar 2, 2006 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    question about 5's

    <div> (davewins @ Mar. 01 2006,09:37)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Does he mean continue my 5rm for the following 2 weeks...
    Post by: navigator, Mar 1, 2006 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    question about 5's

    Whether or not an additional 5 lbs for every exercise is good is really an individual thing, and depends on what your 5RM weights are. Adding 5...
    Post by: navigator, Feb 26, 2006 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    question about 5's

    Well, if you don't want to do negatives, you can keep working with your 5RM weights for 2 more weeks, or you can try to work up to your 3RM, or...
    Post by: navigator, Feb 25, 2006 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    Question about increments

    Ideally, the increment for each exercise should be a percentage of your 5RM weight. A typical increment is 5% of the 5RM weight. So, if 5% of your...
    Post by: navigator, Feb 25, 2006 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    question about 5's

    Lol has great ideas. Another idea is to find out your new 5RM weights using Lol's method, but then increase the weight by 5% for your next cycle....
    Post by: navigator, Feb 25, 2006 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    Why not do SD more often?

    The idea underlying HST is to apply just enough tension to muscle tissue to stimulate growth.  After a good SD, the weights in the 15s ought to do...
    Post by: navigator, Feb 25, 2006 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    HST principals with 5x5/SFT

    A typical SF 5x5 routine goes four &quot;at least&quot; four weeks.  You'll spend the initial four weeks working up to your present 5RM weights,...
    Post by: navigator, Feb 23, 2006 in forum: Strength-Specific Training (SST)
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    Should I COntinue with MY HST TRAINING?

    If you are gaining mass and/or hypertrophy, then I suggest you keep on going (assuming you're not hurting or anything). Remember, increased...
    Post by: navigator, Jan 25, 2006 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    Johnston Rep Method

    Oh gosh, don't lock the thread--let freedom prevail! [img]
    Post by: navigator, Jan 15, 2006 in forum: Basic Training Principles and Methods
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    Johnston Rep Method

    Dude, I don't hate you or anyone else around here.  I don't hate Jreps, either.  Moreover, I don't even hate BDJ--I don't even know you guys.  But...
    Post by: navigator, Jan 14, 2006 in forum: Basic Training Principles and Methods