Starting HST- how does this look?

[JDid23]

hey guys..... so i've been a bit bored of doing a regular body part split/upper/lower splits, so i want to mix things up by trying HST for at least the next month, hopefully more. How does this look as a setup? Going to alternate between Monday's/Wednesday's for 2 weeks... so monday will be friday the first week, and the next week i'll do wednesday twice, etc.. i followed the setup on the HST website

Monday

Legs
Squat- 2x10
Romanian Deadlift- 1x10
Chest
Flat DB Bench- 2x10
Dips- 1 set
Back
DB Row- 2x10
Pullups- 2 sets
Traps
Shrugs- 1x10
Shoulders
Military Press- 1x10
Front Raises- 1x10
Lateral Raises- 1x10
Biceps
Incline DB Curls- 2x10
Triceps
Skull Crushers- 2x10
Calves
Standing- 2x10
Abs
2x10



Wednesday

Legs
Squat- 1x10
Romanian Deadlift- 2x10
Chest
Incline DB Bench- 2x10
Dips- 1 set
Back
DB Row- 2x10
Pullups- 2 sets
Traps
Shrugs- 1x10
Shoulders
Military Press- 1x10
Front Raises- 1x10
Lateral Raises- 1x10
Biceps
Incline DB Curls- 2x10
Triceps
Pushdowns- 2x10
Calves
Seated- 2x10
Abs
2x10

 

[Andalite]

Why would you fix something if it ain't broke?

HST is stupid.

Doing "routines" is silly.

Just TRAIN hard and consistently.

 

[shibs]

It looks good but I you're cheating a little bit by choosing too many bodyparts to increase the volume on. I think it's fine though because I don't think anyone can do a 100% HST routine without varying it a little bit lol it's hard not to. Maybe for shoulders focus more on the compound lifts instead of the raises.

 

[JDid23]

andalite-- i know, but my training has been kinda clusterfucked lately and i figure this will not only give me some structure, but also some variety... and hopefully more motivation.


shibs- thanks for the comment. I copied the shoulders from the website.. didn't increase the volume on anything either it recommends 12 sets for back

 

[Andalite]

andalite-- i know, but my training has been kinda clusterfucked lately and i figure this will not only give me some structure, but also some variety... and hopefully more motivation.

but why do something less than optimal just for the sake of doing something?

 

[ramnares]

Never been a fan of HST personally, like Andalite said, why fix your current routine if it's working?

 

[ExtraMile]

I would never do that routine. I agree with andalite saying why do a less than optimal routine just for the sake of having a routine.

HOWEVER, I still think the only way you will learn if hst (or any other method for that matter) is any good is to try it out. That's a win-win situation, you either do this new style of lifting and it works well, or it doesn't work and so you learn something from it....

 

[JDid23]

Never been a fan of HST personally, like Andalite said, why fix your current routine if it's working?

Well, the main reason I lift is to enjoy it. I'm only 18 and am lifting for longevity, so I don't mind trying out new things even if they're "less than optimal", as andalite put it. I don't really like body part splits- for example: after doing sets with 70, 65, and 60 lb DBs for Flat DB Bench, I'm not able to optimally perform Incline Bench or dips. I like the way HST spaces this out.... I made a full body routine a while ago and enjoyed it, and the look of HST intrigued me.

 

[ghettostudmuffin]

Personally if I were you Jdid I would stick to a simple yet effective 5x5 program or 5-3-1.

You can literally do those 2 programs for life and get retardedly strong from them. If you get real strong you will get big provided you eat enough for growth.

I myself tend to fluctuate every couple of months between programs, but there's only 3-4 tried and true programs I'll alternate between.

I've come to the conclusion that 3 days a week is best like so many great lifer's and coaches have said. That and keep it real simple and focus on progression on a limited number of the best compound exercises.

I personally like 4 days a week every now and then, but for long-term 3 days a week is the way to go imo.

 

[JDid23]

Personally if I were you Jdid I would stick to a simple yet effective 5x5 program or 5-3-1.

You can literally do those 2 programs for life and get retardedly strong from them. If you get real strong you will get big provided you eat enough for growth.

I myself tend to fluctuate every couple of months between programs, but there's only 3-4 tried and true programs I'll alternate between.

I've come to the conclusion that 3 days a week is best like so many great lifer's and coaches have said. That and keep it real simple and focus on progression on a limited number of the best compound exercises.

I personally like 4 days a week every now and then, but for long-term 3 days a week is the way to go imo.

While I appreciate your advice as well as everyone on this knowledgeable board, my primary reason for working out is to have fun. I know where you're coming from, and this is actually the same advice I give to my friends who are starting to workout and come to me with questions. I tell them to get on a 3 day a week routine and learn the big lifts before trying to get all crazy with their routines.

However, I just want to enjoy my workouts at this point, and I don't really care about getting that much stronger in the big lifts. I deadlifted 375last month, which is around 2.5x my BW.... That's a hell of an accomplishment for me about a year into my training, and as I said earlier, I'm lifting for longevity, so I don't want to do a routine I don't enjoy and end up not liking lifting as much. I've been getting consistently bigger, and everyone at home has commented on it since i've come back from college.

Having said all that, at some point, I will probably try 5x5 and try to increase my strength. Now is not that time

This is pretty off topic, but I also want to learn how to do some form of karate/martial arts since I want to have some sort of knowledge of fighting to back up my strength.