roiddistro
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Would one set to failure per exercise be enough ?,5 seconds positive 5 seconds negative per rep
ectomorph training (h.i.t)
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HIT4ME
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This is a broad question, and suggests you have been reading Mentzer's work. Mentzer was right about a lot of things, but the key is to understand his principles and apply them with changes to see what works best for you. You will see results on his program - but you have to do a lot right.
The slower tempo of reps, controlled movements, controlled negatives, etc. as well as making sure you know what training to failure really is - these things are all factors. If you are NOT training to failure and really leaving it all on the table with 1 set, then you won't see progress in the same way and multiple sets with lower intensity may be another avenue.
Many on here will disagree, but the people who disagree entirely and swear it won't work I would bet have never given HIT an honest try for more than a few weeks.
The slower tempo of reps, controlled movements, controlled negatives, etc. as well as making sure you know what training to failure really is - these things are all factors. If you are NOT training to failure and really leaving it all on the table with 1 set, then you won't see progress in the same way and multiple sets with lower intensity may be another avenue.
Many on here will disagree, but the people who disagree entirely and swear it won't work I would bet have never given HIT an honest try for more than a few weeks.
roiddistro
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Iv been doing research on h.i.t mike meter did come up a few times ,would I terminate a set when I could no longer complete another rep even if I get half way through a rep or would I rest pause or dropset?,is h.i.t good for muscular strength or just exclusively for size or both
liftandswim
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You're misguided, bud. Learn what eating is and follow a foundational program for a year. If you want to bother yourself with HIT then, then go ahead.
HIT4ME
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Alright, lots of questions. If you are new to lifting, I suggest you get a reliable training partner to learn with, or better yet get someone who knows the exercises and safety, etc.
The real issue with HIT for a beginner, IMO, is that you are still learning form. Using bad form without a spotter and training to failure is not a good idea, even if training to failure is considered safe, which I do consider it safe.
For me, when I have a spotter I know I push a bit harder. I keep pushing even when I think I can't get another rep. Often you will get caught half way into a rep and be able to push through it, sometimes it will come crashing down on you. Plan for the worst and be safe. If your form suffers too badly or you start jerking/swinging - you are done. Safety is more important than anything - an injury takes a fraction of a second and will derail progress for weeks or worse.
If I come to the final rep I can do, and I push it up and complete the rep, I always try to hold that rep up as long as possible and fight the negative on the last rep.
If you have a spotter you can complete forced reps on SOME of your workouts, and if you don't have a spotter drop sets are a good option on SOME of your workouts. You don't need to, and shouldn't, use these every single workout on every single exercise. They are taxing.
The real issue with HIT for a beginner, IMO, is that you are still learning form. Using bad form without a spotter and training to failure is not a good idea, even if training to failure is considered safe, which I do consider it safe.
For me, when I have a spotter I know I push a bit harder. I keep pushing even when I think I can't get another rep. Often you will get caught half way into a rep and be able to push through it, sometimes it will come crashing down on you. Plan for the worst and be safe. If your form suffers too badly or you start jerking/swinging - you are done. Safety is more important than anything - an injury takes a fraction of a second and will derail progress for weeks or worse.
If I come to the final rep I can do, and I push it up and complete the rep, I always try to hold that rep up as long as possible and fight the negative on the last rep.
If you have a spotter you can complete forced reps on SOME of your workouts, and if you don't have a spotter drop sets are a good option on SOME of your workouts. You don't need to, and shouldn't, use these every single workout on every single exercise. They are taxing.
roiddistro
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Thanks guys not a beginner and am a personal trainer to but I have become obsessed with h.i.t and are not taught about h.i.t as standard,I'm obsessed with it because not many people use it