HRT for Those Without A Partner

[PapaCobra]

Does anybody have any experience putting HRT training into a strength program. I'm coming up on a new cycle of the Cube and I wanna put more hypertrophy work in. I'm thinking about using 2 movements per strength day (eg. bench day gets DB incline HRT and flyers HRT) and 6-8 movements on the dedicated bodybuilding day. Any thoughts are welcome.

[Mr. Dead]

Does anybody have any experience putting HRT training into a strength program. I'm coming up on a new cycle of the Cube and I wanna put more hypertrophy work in. I'm thinking about using 2 movements per strength day (eg. bench day gets DB incline HRT and flyers HRT) and 6-8 movements on the dedicated bodybuilding day. Any thoughts are welcome.

I know Rage was working on devising such a program, but not sure how far he's gotten on it...

[PapaCobra]

I feel like it could work. I remember a Wendler article where he proposed using rest-pause training for accessory lifts. I'm gonna come up with a template and try it out (or if Rage has ideas, I'd be happy to be his guinea pig). The only thing I've got to lose is time, and that shit goes by no matter what we do.

[Mr. Dead]

I feel like it could work. I remember a Wendler article where he proposed using rest-pause training for accessory lifts. I'm gonna come up with a template and try it out (or if Rage has ideas, I'd be happy to be his guinea pig). The only thing I've got to lose is time, and that shit goes by no matter what we do.

He should be popping in here, and might have something for ya...

[Rage]

Does anybody have any experience putting HRT training into a strength program. I'm coming up on a new cycle of the Cube and I wanna put more hypertrophy work in. I'm thinking about using 2 movements per strength day (eg. bench day gets DB incline HRT and flyers HRT) and 6-8 movements on the dedicated bodybuilding day. Any thoughts are welcome.

I encourage this behavior! We have abstracts that show an increase in strength when running 12 weeks straight Hellcentrics HRT, but I'm no expert when it comes to powerlifting. Periodization is normally a good call in any athletes prep arsenal, so fitting it in the way you describe here should be fine. I like to do things out of the norm and outside the box. Let us know how it goes.

[PapaCobra]

Will do, Rage. I'm working on a template as I write this. If i have any questions throughout the cycle, I'll post here and I'll detail everything in my log.

Thanks for the speedy responses guys!

[Rage]

Will do, Rage. I'm working on a template as I write this. If i have any questions throughout the cycle, I'll post here and I'll detail everything in my log.

Thanks for the speedy responses guys!

Roger that brother.

[sandhog]

Hey guys I'm 2 weeks into the HRT solo and I have to say I love the pain. I have one question. I start with a 10 min. cardio warm up and then right into the HRT. I noticed my workouts are about 45mins long except leg day which I seem to finish up in about 35 mins. Is this to short and how much time should I allow for rest in between sets?

[Rage]

Hey guys I'm 2 weeks into the HRT solo and I have to say I love the pain. I have one question. I start with a 10 min. cardio warm up and then right into the HRT. I noticed my workouts are about 45mins long except leg day which I seem to finish up in about 35 mins. Is this to short and how much time should I allow for rest in between sets?

Good to hear it's going well. 35 minutes is pretty short for a leg routine. That session should look something like this;

Leg Press 8 + 4/6
Hack Squats 8 + 4/6
Extensions 8 + 4/6
SLDL's or Reverse Hacks 8 + 4/6
Leg Curls 8 + 4/6

3 lifts for quads and 2 lifts for hams. Allow about 5 minutes rest between Press and Hack sets on quads and about 3 minutes rest between the sets for hams.

Best of luck!

[sandhog]

Thanks. I've been resting for 1 min. between sets on all training days this will help. Maybe I'll add 10 pounds to sets on leg days since my rest periods will be longer.

[slicer]

Well after messing around with other routines for a bit I am finally going to take the plunge. I will be starting my Journey on HRT on Monday. I will also be starting on a Keto diet on Monday. Hopefully I will be able to do both without too much of an issue. If I get lucky I will also be starting at a new gym as well and will finally have a Hack squat machine.

[Rage]

Well after messing around with other routines for a bit I am finally going to take the plunge. I will be starting my Journey on HRT on Monday. I will also be starting on a Keto diet on Monday. Hopefully I will be able to do both without too much of an issue. If I get lucky I will also be starting at a new gym as well and will finally have a Hack squat machine.

Right on. Keep us posted!

[Mr. Dead]

Still a big fan of this method...!!!