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 Anyone tried single-set HIT workouts?
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somec- Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 151) |
posted July 21, 2000 04:25 PM
  
I was skimming through a Men's Journal that someone left in the crapper today at work and came across a workout program that the Redskins' trainer has the team do. He believes in doing 1 set of each exercise only, the theory being that if you have energy left after 1 set then you didn't have enough weight on that set. The specific exercises listed looked like the average workout for each body part, but it looks like they do full-body workout 2 or 3 times a week. Anyone tried a similar workout with good results? IP: Logged |
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Green Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 277) |
posted July 21, 2000 04:41 PM
I like to do a light set first to warm and streatch the muscle. Then I hit 2 heavy sets. Works great for me but we're all different. Later, Green IP: Logged |
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Spunky Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 167) |
posted July 21, 2000 05:37 PM
1 set per excercise doesn't seem like it will do too much.. just my 2 cents IP: Logged |
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ulter Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 176) |
posted July 21, 2000 05:45 PM
Everything you could ever want to know about HIT is at http://www.cyberpump.com It is a very good site, been around since '96. IP: Logged |
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ironmaster Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 268) |
posted July 21, 2000 06:00 PM
Good link, ulter. Yes, HIT is effective as a periodic change in training. Like all routines, the muscle will adapt before long, and a different program will spark new growth. IP: Logged |
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rocko Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 188) |
posted July 21, 2000 06:06 PM
I have tried single set training and I have got mixed results. Some lifts have sky rocketed and others have gained a little slower, but definatley moving in the positive direction. The thing I like about it is that the last exercises in your workout are still strong and you can still push a good amount of weigt. The other nice thing is that you don't end up doing 2 hour marathon sessions in the gym. I've been doing this clean but I don't think I would try it while I'm on. On I think your body needs to be abused. In support of this type of training all of the current research (journal articls), indicate that the most effective method of training producing increases in strength is to lift one set at 76% of you 1RM. If you can't get 4 it's to heavy, and if you can get 8 it's to light. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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tbigg82 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 26) |
posted July 21, 2000 06:08 PM
i agree to switch your exercises every so often it does start some more growth IP: Logged |
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joe812 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 90) |
posted July 21, 2000 07:01 PM
For 6 months any exercise routine will work as long as you progress in weights, after that you need to change things up to shock the muscles. IP: Logged |
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DREXX Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 454) |
posted July 21, 2000 07:17 PM
Hit is very good and effective if used correctly and intensly. Beginners usually cant put forth the necessary effort so they shouldn't try it. I always try a modified HIT program. Sort of like Dorian Yates ex.Chest Workout... IP: Logged |
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Parabellum Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 278) |
posted July 21, 2000 11:03 PM
I like the work out on www.ast-ss.com look for max-ot. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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rippazoid Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 191) |
posted July 21, 2000 11:20 PM
isnt this similar to mike mentzers heavy duty or dorian yates blood and guts? IP: Logged |
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aahthit Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 276) |
posted July 21, 2000 11:22 PM
I'm with Green on this one. I'm doing something very similar to what he mentioned here, but I apply the same idea to all my workouts. I'm in and out within 45 minutes if you don't count cardio. It smokes my quads every time I do it, and shoulders are the same way. I have a hard time with chest on that one, but chest is always my worst workout of the week. It's something to consider trying, especially if you hate beating your head against a wall for hours at a time only to get tired and week instead of pumped and sore. IP: Logged |
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ColumboWeiser Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 89) |
posted July 21, 2000 11:24 PM
I think it would work for a shock , but I don't think that it would give the same results as training with a few more sets... just my opinion... IP: Logged |
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mightydog Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 471) |
posted July 22, 2000 10:52 AM
It is true to the test. Think about it: You stimulate the muscle it grows. Any other activity beyond the stimulus creates an inroad into that recovery, whether it be another set or an all out cardio session. Example, if I did one all out balls to the wall set of squat and nothing else, I would grow much bigger and stronger legs than say a marathon runner. That is an exteme example i know, but the same principle applies in body mechanics in any routine. I disagree with the above statement that this method is not good for beginners simply because the best way to avoid overtraining is to not get there in the first place. IP: Logged |
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