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    Compound Cycle ideas

    Hi, So yesterday I started my second cycle and included Deadlift instead of machine squat ( no rack for real squat yet). But the deadlift took my breath away.. so I knew that I would cut the insolations exercises...so all I did : Deadlift Incline bench press Standing Rows Dips (bodyweight) Pull...
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    Creatine and HST

    Hello, untill now I've been using only Protein..1 cycle of HST and no complaints so far. Now I wanted to try some creatine. Now for what I know Creatine gives you energey so you could lift more weight and increase muscle. Now with HST you dont really go to failure and also on the 15 and 10 the...
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    Gym decision..advice needed

    OK so I think I made up my mind on review from others on this site. the gym is Planet Fitness..yes they removed the fixed barbells over 60lbs and you are not allowed to use the olympic bars to use them for squat or deadlifting... the other is a YMCA...the free weights room is not new but has...
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    Gym decision..advice needed

    Hi Toten.. I dont think I understan your question....they do have regular benchs. One problem is that in this gym they dont let you take the bars of the benches...the bars that you put plates on. they even have a sign "no deadlifting allow"...is ridiculous.
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    Gym decision..advice needed

    Hello, I need an advice between 2 Gyms home to work - 30 mins. Gym # 1: 1 minute walk from work only good thing is that have squat rack and I really want to try that... $30/month Gym #2: current, regular gym 10 minutes from home driving, has everything but no Squat rack ...I got hurt using...
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    Confused after the 5's

    ok thanks for your answers and i'm understanding more about 'negs' I think the FAQ is uses too advanced language... need some "plain english" explanation...or better "español sencillo" about negs..jajaja thanks for all
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    Confused after the 5's

    ahhh but I will someone...sadly I dont have a partner now...what is the other option if I can't get a spotter? TIA G
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    Confused after the 5's

    ahhh but I will someone...sadly I dont have a partner now...what is the other option if I can't get a spotter? TIA G
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    Confused after the 5's

    sorry my english.. so this friday i'll finish my 2nd week of 5's..now what should I do after that? on the articles it says to continue with 5 maxes for 2 weeks..so that this means to: repeat the current 2 weeks of 5's again or use the max weight of my last workout of the 5's for 2 weeks? thank...
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    Posture

    Get this book http://www.amazon.com/exec....=glance or borrow from the library. Even though it looks like is for women it also works for men. Basically this is something that you have to be aware of all the time put your shoulders back and look straight. Workout abs and shoulders...is all in...
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    SLDL back injury and HST

    Hi, Yesterday I was doing my 5th of the 10's. Everything is nice except that I hurt my back by doing SLDL. My form was good ( I think) but I think I just put too much weight. So my back hurts somewhat. My question is what exercise can replace the SLDL and while my back is healing should I...
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    what age

    I'm 31. Just started lifting about 4 months ago and i'm in the middle of my 1st HST cycle. So far so good. So far I have lost lost of fat. Now I can see some muscle. I can see I started gaining mucsle with HST...may be is just me but I just feel good.
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    a 15's  and Mass question

    Hi, So if is OK to drop the 15's as some people suggested. Do they mean I could drop it for the first every cycle or the 2nd and after. and my last question. I was weighting almost 200lb with over 20% BF about 4 months ago. now I weight 175lbs but I still have some fat around. Should I loose...
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    Weak Squat

    Just a quick question. I squat almos as much as Ican bench. about 155. But I think is too light. I should be able to do more. Is there a way for me to get more strenght in my legs?...do you recommend another exercise? reps..etc? Gracias in advance
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    Weak Squat

    Just a quick question. I squat almos as much as Ican bench. about 155. But I think is too light. I should be able to do more. Is there a way for me to get more strenght in my legs?...do you recommend another exercise? reps..etc? Gracias in advance
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    About 5 Max

    Hi, If I know my 15's and my 10 's maxes. Do I have to do another test for 5?... how accurate will you think if I just do an estimate..is there a formula around there to help me calculate? I want to start SD asap. any recommendations? Another question is : I seen posts where they say to skip...
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    Sample Workout

    Hi, First time posting and trying to give HST a try. I'm a newbie. 4 months lifting..Whole body 3 times a week. I read a lot about hst but cause english is my second language I have couple of questions. 1) This week I'm going to test my max weights. Do I have to rest a week before I start the...
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