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Daxie, I am also trying HST and a former HIT user. Training to failure is a habit that is hard to kick. However, I'm in the midst of my second week of 15's and as far as energy levels, and the fullness of my muscles I feel fantastic. When I was using HIT I was constantly exhausted from the...

According to John Little and Mike Mentzer: "the primary function of the biceps is to supinate the hand, that is, to turn the palm upward.  Only after the palm has been supinated will the biceps be able to contract maximally while fullfilling its secondary function/flexion of the forearm...

Yea, answered a lot of questions on that topic. Just about covered it all. Hamma

Yea, answered a lot of questions for me too. Just about covered it all on that topic. hamma

Bryan, Thanks for taking the time to answer my question thoroughly. Much appreciated, but I have more questions. LOL Is stimulating synonymous with recovery or does the stimulation facilitate recovery? If so then would taking effedrine and caffeine help my CNS recover faster? While studying...

As far as I understand HST does not believe in overtraining of muscles, other than the CNS burnout. Does this mean that you are not in danger of muscle atrophy as a result of overuse? If this is the case, would the only drawback to training too frequently be conditioning the muscles so that they...

dkm1987 thanks for taking the time to answer my lenghty questions. chiefhog- you're right all of the info I asked about was in the faq and in other threads the experts have worked on, I was looking for someone to clarify and reaffirm some of the points I wasn't sure of. Thanks

I'm trying to outline my first HST routine.  I have a few questions that I'd like to iron out before I start.    First, is the exercise selection.  I've seen some conflicting "official" routines on the site.  In some areas squats and deadlifts are chosen for legs, however, in some...