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Blueline and his new lifts

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With a workout like this there is a minimum noodz schedule. You left this part out.
Noodz example:
Before you start. Make sure it looks like sh it. Stick your stomach out like your pregnant and slouch.
After week 2
After week 4
After week 6, ect...
Please note this is the minimum schedule for this program to be successful.
 
As much as I wanted to I knew it wouldn't happen. No gym today. Was hoping to go in the morning and couldn't. Then I had a doctors appointment that took a lot longer than I had hoped. So now no gym today.
So tomorrow I will be doing a full hst day rather than a split. Same as on Friday. Then next week I'll be starting the upper and lower splits.

I will get some base line noodz up maybe tomorrow.
 
blueline438 said:
As much as I wanted to I knew it wouldn't happen. No gym today. Was hoping to go in the morning and couldn't. Then I had a doctors appointment that took a lot longer than I had hoped. So now no gym today.
So tomorrow I will be doing a full hst day rather than a split. Same as on Friday. Then next week I'll be starting the upper and lower splits.

I will get some base line noodz up maybe tomorrow.
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Bring on the noodz!!!!
 
I thought that was a workout log, not much working out here, but good workout plan though.
Reminds me of my diets, lots of planing -lots of planing.
 
I am late to the game - wondering if I'm on page 2 or 3 with this - but one question:

Why are you not following a standard 3X per week routine that HST normally specifies? No issues in modifications - I've modified HST to the point it'd be hard to say it's HST right now....but if you can't do 6 days/week...the normal setup is for 3 days and may suprise you with results.
 
HIT4ME said:
I am late to the game - wondering if I'm on page 2 or 3 with this - but one question:

Why are you not following a standard 3X per week routine that HST normally specifies? No issues in modifications - I've modified HST to the point it'd be hard to say it's HST right now....but if you can't do 6 days/week...the normal setup is for 3 days and may suprise you with results.
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That's one of the hard parts with changing to HST. When you a use to working out every week day for years it's a mental thing.
I suggest set up a 3 day HST and throw in a light-medium cardio day or 2 if you just don't like being at home or just cant help your self. After a while you will be illeminating the cardio.
 
I think the four day split will work for me. It was in the hst handbook. So I guess it's an hst workout. Let me try some of these first. See how my body reacts to the workouts then go from there. I may do the 3x a week routine but for now I really enjoy lifting 4-5x a week. I just want to try some new stuff and change it up.
 
blueline438 said:
I think the four day split will work for me. It was in the hst handbook. So I guess it's an hst workout. Let me try some of these first. See how my body reacts to the workouts then go from there. I may do the 3x a week routine but for now I really enjoy lifting 4-5x a week. I just want to try some new stuff and change it up.
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Can't argue with that.
Like I said I'm really in to see how this works for you.
My have to give it a stab my self.
 
So I'm definitley working out today and I'll post some noodz today as well. Just drank a morning pick me up. I'll have my shake in a bit and then sometime between 8-9 I'll make it to the gym. I'm feeling flat and fat this morning. Probably all that ice cream I ate last night.
 
blueline438 said:
So I'm definitley working out today and I'll post some noodz today as well. Just drank a morning pick me up. I'll have my shake in a bit and then sometime between 8-9 I'll make it to the gym. I'm feeling flat and fat this morning. Probably all that ice cream I ate last night.
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Ha Flat and Fat is how I feel every day.. ... So are you planning on working out Nood.. or just taking some pics after with like props and stuff for Studhorse..?
 
angcd3 said:
Ha Flat and Fat is how I feel every day.. ... So are you planning on working out Nood.. or just taking some pics after with like props and stuff for Studhorse..?
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either way or both are good with me! hehe
Make sure you have a fake Christmas tree in the back ground for at least 1 pic so everyone can bust your balls.
 
Studhorse said:
either way or both are good with me! hehe
Make sure you have a fake Christmas tree in the back ground for at least 1 pic so everyone can bust your balls.
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Lmao! Shouldn't have a fake tree and that won't happen.
 
I'll change it up.

I just left the gym. I had a great workout. I love the volume in this routine. I had a great pump the whole sesh. Heart rate was up and I was sweating a ton. I'll get my numbers up shortly. On the way home for post snacks and pics.
 
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Get that fake tree outta here you Scrooges!!
 
Alright guys. I did my first hst today. It's similar to my full body routines but it's only about 2sets and I do more reps. Before I was only doing 3sets about 7-10 reps. I had a really good workout and learned a few things today. Need to drop my squat weight. I couldn't get 15 on the last set. So that sucked. I can increase my Romanian lift weight a bit and a few others. I think I took ample rest periods but I should have started my bcaas earlier. They helped carry me through the rest of my lift.

Here's my numbers.
Hst day one

Weight 186

Squats 225x15 / 225x12
Romanian deads 135x15
Standing calf raise 90x15x2
Flat bench 185x15x2
Dips 15
Bent over rows 135x15x2
Lat pulldowns 160x15
Shoulder press (precor) 45x15x2
Shrugs (precor) 180x15x2
Bb curl 40x15 / 50x15
Tri extensions 80x15x2
 
And here's some noodz

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I'm really hoping to cut that fat in my stomach. But I need to stop drinking so much pop first then cut out all the chocolate covered candy my wife made for Christmas. Guess I'll have start next year ;)
 
Looking solid brother. I mean would have looked better in front of the tree.. just sayin
 
Nice work...I'm sad though....I think everyone on this forum has bigger arms than me. Eh well.

At any rate - I know everyone on here loves performing multiple sets; but I am giving my advice whether you like it or not. Start off with just 1 set. HST is about chronic stress and progression. Do 1 set. If you can hit 15 reps in that one set, add 5-10 pounds the next workout. If you can't do 15 reps, and get say 13 reps - then the following workout you should be able to get 14 reps. EVERY workout should show some improvement.

Now, since you are doing just 1 set - if you have a bodypart that suddenly doesn't improve over 2-3 workouts, and all your other bodyparts ARE improving, then you know you're not stimulating enough growth and you can add in a set for the lagging parts. If you start at 2-3 sets/bodypart and don't see an improvement you are left to wonder - am I doing too much? Or too little? Would 4 sets get me going again? Or do I need to drop to 2 sets?

I mean, who really cares if you are doing 3 sets? I know it may seem like you aren't working as hard - but who gives a crap if you're working hard? It really doesn't matter if you are constantly improving...working hard is only important when it is necessary for improvement. This, IMO, is a plus to HST - it isn't about high intensity destruction - it is about getting the job done.
 
blueline438 said:
Alright guys. I did my first hst today. It's similar to my full body routines but it's only about 2sets and I do more reps. Before I was only doing 3sets about 7-10 reps. I had a really good workout and learned a few things today. Need to drop my squat weight. I couldn't get 15 on the last set. So that sucked. I can increase my Romanian lift weight a bit and a few others. I think I took ample rest periods but I should have started my bcaas earlier. They helped carry me through the rest of my lift.

Here's my numbers.
Hst day one

Weight 186

Squats 225x15 / 225x12
Romanian deads 135x15
Standing calf raise 90x15x2
Flat bench 185x15x2
Dips 15
Bent over rows 135x15x2
Lat pulldowns 160x15
Shoulder press (precor) 45x15x2
Shrugs (precor) 180x15x2
Bb curl 40x15 / 50x15
Tri extensions 80x15x2
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Really looks good.
Dont worry so much about dropping a few reps on the 2nd set on the big muscle groups. unless you are resting for 3 mi. or more.
 
HIT4ME said:
Nice work...I'm sad though....I think everyone on this forum has bigger arms than me. Eh well.

At any rate - I know everyone on here loves performing multiple sets; but I am giving my advice whether you like it or not. Start off with just 1 set. HST is about chronic stress and progression. Do 1 set. If you can hit 15 reps in that one set, add 5-10 pounds the next workout. If you can't do 15 reps, and get say 13 reps - then the following workout you should be able to get 14 reps. EVERY workout should show some improvement.

Now, since you are doing just 1 set - if you have a bodypart that suddenly doesn't improve over 2-3 workouts, and all your other bodyparts ARE improving, then you know you're not stimulating enough growth and you can add in a set for the lagging parts. If you start at 2-3 sets/bodypart and don't see an improvement you are left to wonder - am I doing too much? Or too little? Would 4 sets get me going again? Or do I need to drop to 2 sets?

I mean, who really cares if you are doing 3 sets? I know it may seem like you aren't working as hard - but who gives a crap if you're working hard? It really doesn't matter if you are constantly improving...working hard is only important when it is necessary for improvement. This, IMO, is a plus to HST - it isn't about high intensity destruction - it is about getting the job done.
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I agree 100%. on 1 set of each to start with. but you are still hitting a HST.
But if you are starting with 2 sets on lagging muscle groups this is ok IMOA or what I prefer is to add a extra exercise that hits that particular muscle.

hope this makes sense?
 
blueline438 said:
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I'm really hoping to cut that fat in my stomach. But I need to stop drinking so much pop first then cut out all the chocolate covered candy my wife made for Christmas. Guess I'll have start next year ;)
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Looking good brother! Nice base to start with!
You have to get rid of that liquid candy brother. wind your self dont go cold turkey.
 
I didn't do three sets. I'm sorry if I did say that. I meant when I was doing full body routines in the past I would do 3 sets each of 7-10 reps then move on. I was simply maintaining then.

I did two sets of most lifts today. The routine called for one set of dips, Chins, bb curls, shrugs, tris, and deads. I did two of everything except Chins and dips. One because dips really hurt my wrist and two because I did last pulldowns instead of pull-ups.

I did an extra set of shrugs bis and tris because i am really unhappy with those specific areas. My traps are non existent and I want more definition in my arms. My body is accustomed to heavy loads and pretty aggressive routines.

I read about the strategic deconditioning and zig zagging. I know hst is on good research and years of trials and success but I can never follow rules. Lol.

IF, and that's a big if, IF I am to tired or sore or weak to continue at the pace I have set I will slow it down.
 
Studhorse said:
Really looks good.
Dont worry so much about dropping a few reps on the 2nd set on the big muscle groups. unless you are resting for 3 mi. or more.
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I only rested for maybe 60-90 seconds. I didn't want to stop to long. Plus I think 225 for 15 is a decent set. I may drop it down to 220 next time just so I can get two sets of 15.
 
Studhorse said:
Looking good brother! Nice base to start with!
You have to get rid of that liquid candy brother. wind your self dont go cold turkey.
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That candy is probably ok... I always eat a sh1t ton of chocolate covered pretzels when I'm recomping. Even more when I cut.
 
My two favorite Holiday snacks use to be chocolate covered pretzels and those big a@@ cans of the three kinds of popcorn..( open it up though away the nasty cheese kind and mix the butter and caramel! D@MN i just gained 5lbs thinking about it.
 
blueline438 said:
I only rested for maybe 60-90 seconds. I didn't want to stop to long. Plus I think 225 for 15 is a decent set. I may drop it down to 220 next time just so I can get two sets of 15.
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Are you using the 75%,80%,85%,90%95%100% structure?
 
angcd3 said:
My two favorite Holiday snacks use to be chocolate covered pretzels and those big a@@ cans of the three kinds of popcorn..( open it up though away the nasty cheese kind and mix the butter and caramel! D@MN i just gained 5lbs thinking about it.
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Hell I eat one section at a time. I like the cheese!
And I mean the whole section at one time!
I will have to try to mix the caramel and butter together.
 
Studhorse said:
Hell I eat one section at a time. I like the cheese!
And I mean the whole section at one time!
I will have to try to mix the caramel and butter together.
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Oh i ate the whole can at a time.. minus the cheese..dont get mad at me if you cant stop eating it once you mix it..lol
 
angcd3 said:
My two favorite Holiday snacks use to be chocolate covered pretzels and those big a@@ cans of the three kinds of popcorn..( open it up though away the nasty cheese kind and mix the butter and caramel! D@MN i just gained 5lbs thinking about it.
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Do you mean these?
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:D
 
Studhorse said:
lol.
you didn't answer my question.
If this was supposed to be 75% then you should of had about 3 more reps left in the tank.
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So I shouldn't struggle for 15 reps? It should be easy? Cause my squats were a struggle but everything else was challenging but I had gas left in the tank.
 
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