Pittspeed Fitness & Nutrition thread update:

[Orr89rocz]

@Hero

Bics talked about some HIT variations. The main idea is to keep it to 1 set. You can extend the set by stripping, etc., but the main idea is to reach failure or even go beyond failure. (Good spotters needed!)

I like doing pre-exhaust, double pre-exhaust, post-exhaust, and negatives.

Example for biceps: Negative chin-ups and the barbell curl.

As far as doing less and being over trained? It is not the amount of times per week you workout that count compared to multiple sets of To Failure exercises. You are not training too much, just too much at once.

Drink a beer once or twice a week compared to drinking 2 cases all at one time.

Try the HIT routine, focusing on slow reps using perfect form. Concentrate on giving 100% effort for 1 perfect set. Workout 2-3 times per week and make every 3rd or 4th workout a NOT TO FAILURE workout.

If you need some more info or even want to borrow the HIT book let me know. I can toss it in the mail for you or something.

Thanks for the info. I’m gonna have to reformulate my routine here.

again, thanks Bics and Hero. I’m sure i’m gonna have some more questions along the way