Thread: What are your opinions on HIT

It takes a very ballsy/tough person to properly complete HIT. I think it is an absolutely brilliant program, and even went as far as to buy the Darden book you too bought. There are some excellent stories in there, and some excellent tips aswell, but personally I like to seperate what I do on each day.

Duncan Donuts is probably the biggest HIT advocate around, you should check out his journal, very informative.

I used HIT to get ready for my first ever contest. I decided about 10 months out that I was going to do it. This was no easy task though as I was almost 280 pounds of pure blubber. Never really worked out consistantly. A month here, a month there. A week here a, week there. I followed HIT like this. I worked out 3 times a week
Mon-Uppers
Wed-Lowers
Fri-Uppers
and alternate the following week. I did cardio on Tu, Th, and Sat.
Look at my gallery, not exactly much, but I felt and feel much better about myself.

Sox: So whatcha think about the team this year. They kept them pretty intact. You'll see that losing Pedro (The turncoat) will not hurt the Sox much. In fact, I'd say that no matter what the Spankmees try to pull, they will still lose. I am also happy because I am a Marlin fan and we took Pedro's buddy away from him (Delgado)
Regarding the HIT, I will definitely keep your comments in mind. I'll check Duncan's journal....

Archangel: Cool Nick by the way....You weighed 280 pounds? and then you looked like that? with HIT? Man, you really did great. What was your competition weight? Thanks for the input, I am really stoked about this....
By the way, Phil. 4:13, a very strong verse....

Tony,

HIT/Rest pause made me *noticably* stronger in 2 months.

Originally Posted by fantasma62

Archangel: Cool Nick by the way....You weighed 280 pounds? and then you looked like that? with HIT? Man, you really did great. What was your competition weight? Thanks for the input, I am really stoked about this....
By the way, Phil. 4:13, a very strong verse....

Thanks on the nickname!!! Yes right at 280. All with HIT. My competition weight was 213. No problem, glad to be of assistance!!! Thanks alot for the compliment.
Phil. 4:13, My favorite in the bible!!!

Arch, you look great man

Originally Posted by Duncans Donuts

Arch, you look great man

Thanks Brother!!!

Originally Posted by Duncans Donuts

Arch, you look great man

I am glad you came by here. I really couldn't find your journal.....
I'll get to reading...

Originally Posted by Luke9583

Tony,

HIT/Rest pause made me *noticably* stronger in 2 months.

Thanks Lucky Luke, you know your input is always welcome and expected....

Originally Posted by Archangel

I used HIT to get ready for my first ever contest. I decided about 10 months out that I was going to do it. This was no easy task though as I was almost 280 pounds of pure blubber. Never really worked out consistantly. A month here, a month there. A week here a, week there. I followed HIT like this. I worked out 3 times a week
Mon-Uppers
Wed-Lowers
Fri-Uppers
and alternate the following week. I did cardio on Tu, Th, and Sat.
Look at my gallery, not exactly much, but I felt and feel much better about myself.

Now, did you follow the "One set to failure" doctrine? Or did you do it differently. Everything that I have read so far, says that if I have proper form and do my reps slowly, I will be close to fatigued in my last rep.
Whatcha think?

Well, I was reading Duncan's journal, which by the way was extremely interesting, and he did one set. He's huge.....

Originally Posted by fantasma62

Now, did you follow the "One set to failure" doctrine? Or did you do it differently. Everything that I have read so far, says that if I have proper form and do my reps slowly, I will be close to fatigued in my last rep.
Whatcha think?

Yes Sir I did!!! I picked 3 exercises from each bp. And did one set to failure for each. Trust me Brother, you will be fatigued!!!

Originally Posted by Archangel

Yes Sir I did!!! I picked 3 exercises from each bp. And did one set to failure for each. Trust me Brother, you will be fatigued!!!

Forgive me for jumping on, but I'm gonna.

How many reps are the target for 1 set? Also, from your journal, it looks like you changed up from this style. Any reason?

Originally Posted by Pylon

Forgive me for jumping on, but I'm gonna.

How many reps are the target for 1 set? Also, from your journal, it looks like you changed up from this style. Any reason?

Jump on Brother 8-12 for uppers, and 12-20 for lowers!!! I changed my routine because I know how HIT affects me, now I want to see how another program does, and then go with the one I got the best results on. Plus it keeps my body guessin'!!!

C'mon Tony, do HIT!!!!!!! You won't be disappointed. It may take a few w/o's to really get the intensity and the weights where you should be but you'll do great on it.

Damn Angel, I didn't know you weighed 280. I used to weigh about 290 a few years back. You look great now, what you accomplished is just awesome!

Originally Posted by rock4832

C'mon Tony, do HIT!!!!!!! You won't be disappointed. It may take a few w/o's to really get the intensity and the weights where you should be but you'll do great on it.

Originally Posted by rock4832

Damn Angel, I didn't know you weighed 280. I used to weigh about 290 a few years back. You look great now, what you accomplished is just awesome!

Thanks Brother. Much appreciated

Originally Posted by Archangel

Jump on Brother 8-12 for uppers, and 12-20 for lowers!!! I changed my routine because I know how HIT affects me, now I want to see how another program does, and then go with the one I got the best results on. Plus it keeps my body guessin'!!!

OK, so...and sorry if this was done somewhere and I missed it...what was a typical HIT routine and split? (If it is in your journal, Arch, let me know and I'll go find it.)

Originally Posted by Archangel

I worked out 3 times a week
Mon-Uppers
Wed-Lowers
Fri-Uppers
and alternate the following week. I did cardio on Tu, Th, and Sat.

3 exercises for each bp (1 set each exercise to failure)
Is this what you where askin for? It's not in my journal. Just started one with P/RR/S this month!!!

Originally Posted by Archangel

3 exercises for each bp (1 set each exercise to failure)
Is this what you where askin for? It's not in my journal. Just started one with P/RR/S this month!!!

I was looking more at 1 set of this, 1 set of that, 3 days cardio, etc etc etc...

is this just in reference to HIT style lifting or lifting and cardio.
if so, what are some good types of HIT cardio that worked for any of you, if you do use HIT cardio

lifting HIT sytle, one set to failure is great. the only problem with it is that most people are not mental enough and to big of pu$$ys to do it properly. Sorry, sad but true.

Originally Posted by P-funk

lifting HIT sytle, one set to failure is great. the only problem with it is that most people are not mental enough and to big of pu$$ys to do it properly. Sorry, sad but true.

I agree with you Patrick, you have to have a pair of brass balls to try it. I have been reading that you get to puke if done right....
I have puked before (right after drinking ), so I'm not worried.....

Originally Posted by j rizz

is this just in reference to HIT style lifting or lifting and cardio.
if so, what are some good types of HIT cardio that worked for any of you, if you do use HIT cardio

For cardio it's called HIIT, one really good cardio style is Max-OT cardio, I read it's murder.....

Originally Posted by rock4832

C'mon Tony, do HIT!!!!!!! You won't be disappointed. It may take a few w/o's to really get the intensity and the weights where you should be but you'll do great on it.

Oh believe me, I am stoked about doing this. I was just getting all the information I can gather to do this right...

Originally Posted by Archangel

Jump on Brother 8-12 for uppers, and 12-20 for lowers!!! I changed my routine because I know how HIT affects me, now I want to see how another program does, and then go with the one I got the best results on. Plus it keeps my body guessin'!!!

Brother, P/RR/S is the shiatzu......Gopro has a very good plan and it works, no question. I was doing it, but I stopped because I hurt my shoulder, so after therapy ended, I wanted to find something good for cutting and quick (20 min. to 30 min.) since I need to play with my kids daily before they go to bed, and what I have been reading so far about HIT is that there is barely any rest and that I need to have good form to do it, so it will also be a re-learning experience......
I love P/RR/S and I am sure I'll be back on as soon as I am properly healed and have found out how HIT affects me and need to try something else, although not new to me.....

Originally Posted by fantasma62

Brother, P/RR/S is the shiatzu......Gopro has a very good plan and it works, no question. I was doing it, but I stopped because I hurt my shoulder, so after therapy ended, I wanted to find something good for cutting and quick (20 min. to 30 min.) since I need to play with my kids daily before they go to bed, and what I have been reading so far about HIT is that there is barely any rest and that I need to have good form to do it, so it will also be a re-learning experience......
I love P/RR/S and I am sure I'll be back on as soon as I am properly healed and have found out how HIT affects me and need to try something else, although not new to me.....

Thats ideal for your schedule. You'll have plenty of time to play with your kids. I understand you there!!! And as far as the rest between sets goes. I only rested enough to get to the next exercise. With the exception of squats, I rested till I almost got my wind back!!! Keep a journal. Would like to see your progress along the way and help out if I can!!!