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    Calves

    I ran into the same thing on my gym's standing calf machine. I've since moved to seated calf raises, plate loaded so I can go up to 500+ on it if...
    Post by: Rotlex, Mar 9, 2006 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    Prep for my next cycle - input?

    Howdy all, I'm in the middle of my current 5x5 routine, and am getting ready to do another round of HST. (Been doing the 5x5 for strength gains,...
    Post by: Rotlex, Mar 9, 2006 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    HST principals with 5x5/SFT

    Just found this thread and figured I'd chime in, hehe. Just wanted to say, as far as 5x5 and HST, I personally think they go great together. I had...
    Post by: Rotlex, Mar 8, 2006 in forum: Strength-Specific Training (SST)
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    Macronutrient Make-up of a Good Diet

    I realize different things work differently for everyone, and nutrition can be one of the most confusing, and yet most important, aspects of...
    Post by: Rotlex, Dec 30, 2005 in forum: Diet & Nutrition
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    Finished first cycle - some results

    Thanks for the kind words everyone! Cris\Colby, just to answer your questions.... I've really only been lifting seriously for the past year....
    Post by: Rotlex, Dec 27, 2005 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    Finished first cycle - some results

    Howdy again all, Well, I finished up my first cycle of HST just before the Holiday weekend! I'm pretty happy with the results as during the whole...
    Post by: Rotlex, Dec 26, 2005 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    Best Chest Exercise

    For me, after using multiple methods for quite some time, I find that dips and incline bench are king. When I say incline bench however, I mean a...
    Post by: Rotlex, Dec 21, 2005 in forum: General Training
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    The Look

    Big, vein popping freakish looking, strong as hell oxe before I hit 40, LOL. You know, the kind of look that makes people wonder what the heck is...
    Post by: Rotlex, Dec 20, 2005 in forum: General Training
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    Cardio with HST

    I think this varies depending on the person, but.....My own personal experience over the past 6 weeks has been cardio definitely cuts into my...
    Post by: Rotlex, Dec 20, 2005 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    hst has jacked my appetite, is this normal

    No expert, but yeah, I'd say it's normal. I've been doing HST for 5 weeks now, and yes, I'm trying to bulk a bit, and yes, I'm always hungry, LOL....
    Post by: Rotlex, Dec 16, 2005 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    Question on intensity

    I am far from an expert, and new here myself, however, I have experienced the same "symptoms" you talk about here as well. I'm currently...
    Post by: Rotlex, Dec 15, 2005 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    How long does it REALLY take to get big?

    God this is SO true. I'm hardly a small guy, 5'11", 195lbs, 32' waist, 46 chest, 17 arms etc..... A few years ago, I used to wear large and...
    Post by: Rotlex, Dec 7, 2005 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    Reactions To Muscle

    I think the worst\best comments\looks I get, in the gym and out, are in regards to veins, LOL. Even when my BF% is up, like it is right now around...
    Post by: Rotlex, Nov 21, 2005 in forum: General Training
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    Frist week of 15's down - I'm loving this!

    Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the replies, as well as the encouragement and thoughts on different things. I see that everyone is kind...
    Post by: Rotlex, Nov 21, 2005 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    Frist week of 15's down - I'm loving this!

    [img]2--> Faz, I was actually thinking the same things about the arm work. I can't believe I'd actually say that, as I used to reserve a day just...
    Post by: Rotlex, Nov 18, 2005 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)