Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below I consider myself a hard gainer. Haven't seen any real increases in about a year. I've seen some threads on HIT training and wondering if it really works. Have any of you used it? Have you seen size gains? Also, what type of diet are you using with it if you have made gains? Are you taking anything?
Is anyone using HIT -- does it work?
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Not sure if you've read this thread or not, but I would check it out.
I personally use HIT, and love it. I have made great gains with it so far. I'm not really a hard gainer so I may not be the best source for diet info. I pretty much just stick to high protein foods, not much more specific than that.
I also take creatine, thats about it.
I personally use HIT, and love it. I have made great gains with it so far. I'm not really a hard gainer so I may not be the best source for diet info. I pretty much just stick to high protein foods, not much more specific than that.
I also take creatine, thats about it.Milford Jenings
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Becky,
HIT training does work for me and some others out there. I would not call myself a hard gainer though. There is some great information on the web and opinions/styles/approaches to HIT in the thread mentioned above.
I have used HIT principles for almost as long as I have been lifting (basically always except when I tried something new) and have always been able to increase strength and gain mass. I attribute the gains that I have made in the past to growing up if you will. I started 14 years ago when I was 14 and so I grew as a natural consequence of growing up. However, I am continuing to gain mass. In the past 5-6 weeks I have gained 6.5 pounds (veified this morning in the dunk tank) of lean muscle mass.
My diet is low in carbs high in protein and fat. Some people will say that this is an "Atkins" diet, but in actuallity it is a Type 2 diabetic diet. I am able to loose a little fat while gaining a little muscle. Notice I said a little of both, since I have found that it is especially difficult to do both at the same time and is better to focus on one over the other.
As far as taking anything, I take my daily multi-vitamin and leave it at that.
Take a look at cyberpump for the "Home of HIT" and it has some good information. The best solution though is to try it out and see what happens. But go whole hog at it. Attain the intensity and do it for several weeks (like 6-8) before passing judgement.
Let me know if I assist in any other way,
MJ
HIT training does work for me and some others out there. I would not call myself a hard gainer though. There is some great information on the web and opinions/styles/approaches to HIT in the thread mentioned above.
I have used HIT principles for almost as long as I have been lifting (basically always except when I tried something new) and have always been able to increase strength and gain mass. I attribute the gains that I have made in the past to growing up if you will. I started 14 years ago when I was 14 and so I grew as a natural consequence of growing up. However, I am continuing to gain mass. In the past 5-6 weeks I have gained 6.5 pounds (veified this morning in the dunk tank) of lean muscle mass.
My diet is low in carbs high in protein and fat. Some people will say that this is an "Atkins" diet, but in actuallity it is a Type 2 diabetic diet. I am able to loose a little fat while gaining a little muscle. Notice I said a little of both, since I have found that it is especially difficult to do both at the same time and is better to focus on one over the other.
As far as taking anything, I take my daily multi-vitamin and leave it at that.
Take a look at cyberpump for the "Home of HIT" and it has some good information. The best solution though is to try it out and see what happens. But go whole hog at it. Attain the intensity and do it for several weeks (like 6-8) before passing judgement.
Let me know if I assist in any other way,
MJ
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Hey Becky,
Like MJ said, I agree totally. I have been using HIT now for about 4 years and it has made a big difference in my physique. I think that a lot of people don't give it a chance before passing judgement because it advocates using compound exercises, going to failure, and then resting. You may only workout in the gym 1-2 days per week for about 30 minutes. For most people here, not being in the gym everyday is a bit strange. Personally, if I can get the same if not better results using less time (but not less effort) then I'm all for it. I encourage you to find out more and then give it a try. DaCypher and Milford are great resources! (they really practice what they preach). Let me know if you would like more info from me.
Like MJ said, I agree totally. I have been using HIT now for about 4 years and it has made a big difference in my physique. I think that a lot of people don't give it a chance before passing judgement because it advocates using compound exercises, going to failure, and then resting. You may only workout in the gym 1-2 days per week for about 30 minutes. For most people here, not being in the gym everyday is a bit strange. Personally, if I can get the same if not better results using less time (but not less effort) then I'm all for it. I encourage you to find out more and then give it a try. DaCypher and Milford are great resources! (they really practice what they preach). Let me know if you would like more info from me.
diamonddiceclay
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according to a pro bb'er I know, only people on steroids can do well with H.I.T.
Strange... I would say that I am doing well with HIT and have never touched steroids (or anything similar). I think this goes for more than just me too... Maybe this pro BB had problems with HIT when he/she was not on steroids, hence his/her generalization. However, I think its safe for me to say that his/her statement is not very accurate.diamonddiceclay said:
Milford Jenings
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diamonddiceclay,
First of all no one ever always or nevers. People will respond differently to the same stimuli. I have never done A/S and will not, however I have always done best using HIT principles. My workout routine is markedly different from others but the principle is what matters. Taking something on authority from one person is usually il-advised especially in the sport we are all here to discuss. The key is to find out for yourself, after you have weighed the advice, taking what seems logical and thrown away what seems to be total BS.
I challenge you to really try HIT for 6-8 weeks and then tell us what you find out. If it doesn't work for you go on to something else, but if you gain then all the better for all of us.
Bring on the intensity and tell us if it works!
Dacypher...I love your quotes. They were exactly what I needed today!
First of all no one ever always or nevers. People will respond differently to the same stimuli. I have never done A/S and will not, however I have always done best using HIT principles. My workout routine is markedly different from others but the principle is what matters. Taking something on authority from one person is usually il-advised especially in the sport we are all here to discuss. The key is to find out for yourself, after you have weighed the advice, taking what seems logical and thrown away what seems to be total BS.
I challenge you to really try HIT for 6-8 weeks and then tell us what you find out. If it doesn't work for you go on to something else, but if you gain then all the better for all of us.
Bring on the intensity and tell us if it works!
Dacypher...I love your quotes. They were exactly what I needed today!
SteelWeaver
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Becky said:
Becky - here's part of your problem. Everything's relative, and success depends so much on how you view yourself and your potential. If you're in the gym thinking to yourself ...hardgainer hardgainer ... that negative image will subconsciously transform itself into a negative reality. Self-fulfilling prophecy.
Try positive imagery - see a vision of yourself in all the muscled glory you wish for, and work with positive energy to that goal. On each contraction, be thinking ... I'm growing, I'm growing, or some other positive phrase - you'd be surprised how much harder and more intensely you can work. The minute you feel a little tired, bring back your mental image of yourself looking SO FUCKING GOOD, and the crowd screaming applause (or whatever turns your crank) - you'll kick out another few reps, sets pretty quick.
OK, so some people may find this amusing, but positive thinking and imagery POSITIVELY work! Your mind is so powerful!
Believe in yourself and go kick some ass in the gym!
MonStar1023
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I have lowered my volume to around 6-8 total sets per bodypart and love it!!
Making better gains then ever before and I am cutting!! Way more then high-volume..
Making better gains then ever before and I am cutting!! Way more then high-volume..
