Starting Over From Scratch.
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Sci
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Yeah, there is no hard rule. 10-20 seconds. I usually do at least 20-30 seconds with rack pulls since they are so intense.
Anything more than 20 seconds and you are pushing it.
A few minutes googling should find you Dan Moore’s original PDF including the science behind it.
Yeah true, I've got the old Max-Stim papers printed off at home from many years ago, good to see people still using it
I’ve done max-stun and rest ousenfor deadlifts before.
For the former, I found you’re really pushing it if you’re above 85% territory. Because max-stim’s goal, by my reading, is to achieve the same workload goals without the associated neural fatigue. And above 85%, it’s going to hit you regardless.
For the former, I found you’re really pushing it if you’re above 85% territory. Because max-stim’s goal, by my reading, is to achieve the same workload goals without the associated neural fatigue. And above 85%, it’s going to hit you regardless.
Sci
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HST log
I hit my 5 rep maxes of my first cycle, then coincidentally I had 2 brutal work weeks as a plumbing contractor doing 60 hour weeks. So it was perfect timing for a deconditioning period to reset my body for a new HST cycle.
Strategic Deconditioning:
15 days since last workout.
HST cycle 2: workout 1
2 sets of 15 reps
•split squat: 95
•Rack Pulls: 245
(Wide-stance, below knee)
•s/l standing calf raise: 50
•iso-lateral Pulldown: 140
•Iso-lateral decline Bench: 150
•1-arm DB press: 35
•Standing DB row: 40
•alt. DB curls: 25
12:45pm to 1:45pm
Weigh in @ 196 pounds
I hit my 5 rep maxes of my first cycle, then coincidentally I had 2 brutal work weeks as a plumbing contractor doing 60 hour weeks. So it was perfect timing for a deconditioning period to reset my body for a new HST cycle.
Strategic Deconditioning:
15 days since last workout.
HST cycle 2: workout 1
2 sets of 15 reps
•split squat: 95
•Rack Pulls: 245
(Wide-stance, below knee)
•s/l standing calf raise: 50
•iso-lateral Pulldown: 140
•Iso-lateral decline Bench: 150
•1-arm DB press: 35
•Standing DB row: 40
•alt. DB curls: 25
12:45pm to 1:45pm
Weigh in @ 196 pounds
Sci
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No. I’m not that obsessed any more. I definitely “recomposed” my body fat to lean mass ratio judging by my appearance. Weight went down, then went back up and I have visibly larger muscles.
I am well pleased with the progress in only 8 weeks.
Sci
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After reading that epic thread: http://thinkmuscle.com/community/th...hts-on-higher-frequency-training.43416/page-4
I’ve decided not to worry about volume so much, but try again for 3x/week, with a low enough volume for me to recover properly and train my whole body that frequently.
I’ve decided not to worry about volume so much, but try again for 3x/week, with a low enough volume for me to recover properly and train my whole body that frequently.
Training going well?
Sci
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I was struggling with getting to the gym training until recently, as I am a typical overworked dad, but I quit the gym and bought a basic barbell set a month ago and I have been pumping iron consistent, as I prefer the convenience of working out at home.
I even hit a few lifetime records with split squats, overhead press and weighted pushups!!!
I am also in the stages of a PSMF rapid fat loss diet, and will post some photos when I finish.
I check in every once in awhile on the new posts here.
I even hit a few lifetime records with split squats, overhead press and weighted pushups!!!
I am also in the stages of a PSMF rapid fat loss diet, and will post some photos when I finish.
I check in every once in awhile on the new posts here.