Has anyone done DB presses for HST?

[RusPA81]

I just finished my first HST cycle, which I couldnt be more then pleased with. For my next cycle I was considering adding either DB shoulder press or ethier DB incline or flat press. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with that on HST or similar routine?

 

[casualbb]

I do DB shoulder presses instead of BB because of a moderate shoulder imbalances. I'm diggin it. Any more specific questions?

 

[RusPA81]

I do DB shoulder presses instead of BB because of a moderate shoulder imbalances. I'm diggin it. Any more specific questions?

I think I will do DB for shoulders too. Besides, I like BB presses for chest anyways. Anyways, thanks for all the help with the program. It has worked great.

 

[Forge]

The only problem with dumbells for HST is towards the end of the 5-rep period you can get into some heavy dumbells. If you extend that into the forced rep weeks, then you will need a spotter to help you, whereas with barbells you can use a cage or rack for safety and convenience.

Do dumbells for this cycle, then go back to the bars for the next one.

 

[Tweakle]

Hey bro could you go into a little detail as to what gains you made on HST? I'm really interested in giving it a try...

 

[RusPA81]

Hey bro could you go into a little detail as to what gains you made on HST? I'm really interested in giving it a try...

Ok. Bodyweight went from 214 to 222.

Incline press: original 5 rep max 295, finished 335 1x3
Bench Press: original 5 rep max 355, finished 385 1x3. 405 for 1
Squats: original 5 rep max 315, finished 385 1x3
Military press: original 5 rep max 215, finished 245 1x3
cg press: original 5 rep max 325, finished 345 1x5

Theses are just some of my best improvements. Everything went up. I lost a good amount of body fat and gained about .5 inch on my arms.

 

[Tweakle]

ok I'm sold... Those are serious improvements, and considering the amount of time you've been lifting it's mindblowing. Great job!

 

[RusPA81]

ok I'm sold... Those are serious improvements, and considering the amount of time you've been lifting it's mindblowing. Great job!

Thanks bro. I was quite pleased. A lot may have been because it was a complete change from what I was doing so my body reacted to the change. Nonetheless, it is a great workout and I am sure you will enjoy it.

 

[Singleton]

Switch DB -> BB

I was just thinking about this today.

I'm gonna start out with dumbells and switch to bb later. BB exercises allow you to use more power & force than you can w/DBs. This will work well w/ the progressive overload and I think it's a good idea.