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imported_hangi24-7
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I just finished my first HST cycle and I liked it so I'm going to have another go, but I have some questions. 
1) I have read 45-60 minutes is the optimal time for a workout, is it a problem that mine regularly take over an hour? Here's my routine:
Squats
Calf Raises
Stiff Leg Deadlifts
Bench Press
Bent Over Rows
Chins
Dips
Military Press
Close Grip Bench Press
Is there anything wrong with my routine? I work out at home, so preparing exercises and including warmup sets my workouts take about 70-80 minutes. Is this a problem?
2) Should I still "HST" my calves? I only have enough weights for my 10 rep max (I do calf raises with a platform and a barbell across my shoulders). So I won't be able to do 5rep maxes, plus holding a barbell with a sh*t load of weight across your shoulders while tip toeing on a platform isn't that appealing for me
3) I did a 2x10 rep scheme for my dips and chins. Should I be "HSTing" them as well, like adding weights so I can only do 5 reps, etc.... or this scheme OK for my entire 8 week cycle?
4) I am SDing for 11 days, but the problem is that I play team sports so I will be still training (running etc...), how badly will this affect my lower body gains and will my upper body gains still be OK?
5) I am only 132 pounds and I am planning to gain mass. Because of my metabolism (I'm only 17) I need to eat 2800+ calories a day for this. Following HSN, this would mean 140g protein, 78g fat, and 450g carbs!
Isn't this too much carbs?
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Thanks in advance guys!
1) I have read 45-60 minutes is the optimal time for a workout, is it a problem that mine regularly take over an hour? Here's my routine:
Squats
Calf Raises
Stiff Leg Deadlifts
Bench Press
Bent Over Rows
Chins
Dips
Military Press
Close Grip Bench Press
Is there anything wrong with my routine? I work out at home, so preparing exercises and including warmup sets my workouts take about 70-80 minutes. Is this a problem?
2) Should I still "HST" my calves? I only have enough weights for my 10 rep max (I do calf raises with a platform and a barbell across my shoulders). So I won't be able to do 5rep maxes, plus holding a barbell with a sh*t load of weight across your shoulders while tip toeing on a platform isn't that appealing for me
3) I did a 2x10 rep scheme for my dips and chins. Should I be "HSTing" them as well, like adding weights so I can only do 5 reps, etc.... or this scheme OK for my entire 8 week cycle?
4) I am SDing for 11 days, but the problem is that I play team sports so I will be still training (running etc...), how badly will this affect my lower body gains and will my upper body gains still be OK?
5) I am only 132 pounds and I am planning to gain mass. Because of my metabolism (I'm only 17) I need to eat 2800+ calories a day for this. Following HSN, this would mean 140g protein, 78g fat, and 450g carbs!
Isn't this too much carbs?
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Thanks in advance guys!