I am 5’11”, 155 lb (used to be 140 lb) I am definitely an ectomorph. I started traditional (4 split) work-out program (4-5 days a week) about 3 month ago. I did 2-3 work outs for each body part (4-6 sets each), and it is working for me (gaining 5 lb every month). Last week a guy in the gym told me about HST. He told me that HST has been working for him and he was huge. I checked this web-site and it made sense to me (I am an engineer and I liked the scientific proofs).
Only thing I am concerned about is the volume with HST. I used to do 12-15 sets for each body part, and with HST I can only do 6-9 sets. I already figured out my max (5s 10s 15s) and will SD during Thanks giving. I am still worried if HST will work for me, specially because traditional way was working just fine for me. (I am happy with 5 lb per month. My goal is 175 lb)
I am planning to use suggested work-outs on the main page.
Squat/Leg Press (2-3sets)
Leg Curls (2 sets)
Bench/I. Bench (2-3sets)
Lat. Pull down-Wide (2-3sets)
Row-Machine (2-3sets)
Shoulder Press-Dumbbell or Smith machine (2 sets)
Lateral raise-rear (2 sets)
Tri (2 sets)
Bi (2 sets)
Calves (2 sets)
Or I might try separating Tri, Bi,and Calves to Tues. and Weds and do more sets for each parts.
I am a single with full time job, and eating properly is probably hardest part. I am eating lots of pasta (Barilla-high protein) with chicken breast. I also eat steamed potatoes and eggs (not that much-no time to cook) I drink Designer’s protein shake (once a day-training day only). I also eat a lot of bananas (easy to get).
I am done taking a bottle of NoExplode and Cellmass. I am thinking about a month off.
(Probably no weight gain even with HST because of this?)
I might try taking Prime and Drive from HST website (are they good?)
Any suggestions from experts?
I read lots of postings from this forum and it seems like most of the guys here weigh 180 lb and above.
Any skinny ectomorphs who has successful weight gaining stories?
Any comments will be appreciated (negative/positive)
P.S. I am gaining a lot on my chest and upper body. But my legs are still chicken legs (I hate it) My torso is too thin too. Any suggestions on this?
Only thing I am concerned about is the volume with HST. I used to do 12-15 sets for each body part, and with HST I can only do 6-9 sets. I already figured out my max (5s 10s 15s) and will SD during Thanks giving. I am still worried if HST will work for me, specially because traditional way was working just fine for me. (I am happy with 5 lb per month. My goal is 175 lb)
I am planning to use suggested work-outs on the main page.
Squat/Leg Press (2-3sets)
Leg Curls (2 sets)
Bench/I. Bench (2-3sets)
Lat. Pull down-Wide (2-3sets)
Row-Machine (2-3sets)
Shoulder Press-Dumbbell or Smith machine (2 sets)
Lateral raise-rear (2 sets)
Tri (2 sets)
Bi (2 sets)
Calves (2 sets)
Or I might try separating Tri, Bi,and Calves to Tues. and Weds and do more sets for each parts.
I am a single with full time job, and eating properly is probably hardest part. I am eating lots of pasta (Barilla-high protein) with chicken breast. I also eat steamed potatoes and eggs (not that much-no time to cook) I drink Designer’s protein shake (once a day-training day only). I also eat a lot of bananas (easy to get).
I am done taking a bottle of NoExplode and Cellmass. I am thinking about a month off.
(Probably no weight gain even with HST because of this?)
I might try taking Prime and Drive from HST website (are they good?)
Any suggestions from experts?
I read lots of postings from this forum and it seems like most of the guys here weigh 180 lb and above.
Any skinny ectomorphs who has successful weight gaining stories?
Any comments will be appreciated (negative/positive)
P.S. I am gaining a lot on my chest and upper body. But my legs are still chicken legs (I hate it) My torso is too thin too. Any suggestions on this?