Sir Liftalot
New Member
Hey
I read a couple of threads about the fact that complete novices should have
a strength base before they start off with HST else it wont be very effective.
The theory behind this is that beginners don't have the sufficient strength
that will be needed for the specific rep max micro-cycle of HST which are namely the 15s, 10s, and 5s.
So my question: Does a novice need a strength base before he/she starts with HST for optimal results?
Thanks in advance!
Source: http://http://thinkmuscle.com/forum/archive/index.php?t-19098.html
acceptable strength base:
Squat: 120% of BW in KG
Deadlift: 150% of BW in KG
Bench press: 80% of BW in KG
Overhead press:50% of BW in KG
( for atleast 5 reps )
I read a couple of threads about the fact that complete novices should have
a strength base before they start off with HST else it wont be very effective.
The theory behind this is that beginners don't have the sufficient strength
that will be needed for the specific rep max micro-cycle of HST which are namely the 15s, 10s, and 5s.
So my question: Does a novice need a strength base before he/she starts with HST for optimal results?
Thanks in advance!
Source: http://http://thinkmuscle.com/forum/archive/index.php?t-19098.html
acceptable strength base:
Squat: 120% of BW in KG
Deadlift: 150% of BW in KG
Bench press: 80% of BW in KG
Overhead press:50% of BW in KG
( for atleast 5 reps )