h.i.t
This is probably one of the only times I've trained so hard or so intensely. This morning was with zi at the gym. The main characteristics:
1. Average of 1 warm up set before the real set.
2. The real set is maxed to failure, static strength emphasized. With assistant assisting on 3-4 forced reps.
3. Total of 6 different exercises: wide lat pulldown, narrow lat pulldown, underhand lat pulldown, barbell curls, preacher curls, deadlifts.
4. 1.5 minute rest between sets, regardless real or warm-up
5. Intense routine completed in 45 minutes.
I will rate it as 85% max intensity because rest period is a little too long, and negatives arent emphasized. But nonetheless it remained one of the most torturous workouts yet. The finisher, which are deadlifts really left me dead with traps, triceps, glutes, hams, and the erectus (not erectile tissue, but lower back) dying.
Zi kinda died after the lat pulldowns so he stopped right there. Totally understandable cos' as he just started gyming he's not used to this level of intensity. Rather he rest than get sick and miss the exams.
The next time round i shall try 100% intensity, or something much closer than 85%. But it'll probably leave me dying. But isn't that the good thing? No pain, no gain! A confirmed spurge in growth hormone levels!
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