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Silent Method
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That article is full of some pretty illogical rationalizations. Shit, it's long too. Now I'm going to have to take a bunch of time tomorrow backing up my statment. Oh well. Untill tomorrow...
The High Intensity Myth (good read #3)
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monkeyballs
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Almost all strength and conditioning coaches in just about every sport have discredited H.I.T. training. The most compelling reason I have heard yet is that it toatally neglects the neurological components of stregth and athleticism. Not sure how H.I.T. applies to BB, but in terms of sport specific training it falls short in conditioning the explosive components fast twich muscle. In short, hit training neglects the mind/muscle link needed for speed/explosion.
Transplant...NFL players did hit for about a year or two in the early 90's...nobody except shannon sharpe does that shit anymore...and he's done with his carear.
Transplant...NFL players did hit for about a year or two in the early 90's...nobody except shannon sharpe does that shit anymore...and he's done with his carear.
I agree with some of the article but the fact is, Nelson Montana is a skinny actor who really knows shit about anything.
I do agree with this, though - 20 rep squats and giant sets kept to 1-2 sets per workout "to complete failure" are not necessary for growth.
On balance I have progressed more and been less discouraged by working heavier with more sets, fewer reps, and one rep or two short of failure.
HIT is good for intermediate trainees and the general principles are fine, but as most of you know, there is only so much you can do with it. Going to the gym once or twice a week isn't going to get it for most of us.
I do agree with this, though - 20 rep squats and giant sets kept to 1-2 sets per workout "to complete failure" are not necessary for growth.
On balance I have progressed more and been less discouraged by working heavier with more sets, fewer reps, and one rep or two short of failure.
HIT is good for intermediate trainees and the general principles are fine, but as most of you know, there is only so much you can do with it. Going to the gym once or twice a week isn't going to get it for most of us.
As for Cyberpump, that is so 6 years ago.
It's great to pat yourself on the back for hitting your muscle groups indirectly with compound movements, but most of us here not only do the big movements but also want to shock the crap out of our traps, arms, etc. on different days, lest we get too complacent.
Yeah, steroids help if you're doing specific muscle work as well as heavy work. HIT is fine for intermediate level all natural trainers. Most newbies could progress well for 3 years on it, and they probably should instead of turning to high volume and juice so early on.
HIT also seems like a good idea for pro athletes in season. Too much training in season is a good recipe for burnout, considering all the practice time and rigorous games.
It's great to pat yourself on the back for hitting your muscle groups indirectly with compound movements, but most of us here not only do the big movements but also want to shock the crap out of our traps, arms, etc. on different days, lest we get too complacent.
Yeah, steroids help if you're doing specific muscle work as well as heavy work. HIT is fine for intermediate level all natural trainers. Most newbies could progress well for 3 years on it, and they probably should instead of turning to high volume and juice so early on.
HIT also seems like a good idea for pro athletes in season. Too much training in season is a good recipe for burnout, considering all the practice time and rigorous games.
