Q:  My buddy in California said that a lot of guys in Gold's are using HST training and that it is the fastest mass-building routine you can do. Can you give me an idea of the basics of the principles and provide a workout I can do just getting into it? A: Sure. Hypertrophy specific training is an idea and set of principles. It's not really a set routine, but yes, I can provide you with a routine that you can do as an example. First, here are the elements of HST and what is is based upon: Mechanical load - Acute stimuli - Progressive load (increasing reps) - Strategic Deconditioning - Use of Compound Exercises - Utilizing Lactic Acid as a Stimulus for Tendon Repair - Lower volume per exercise - Training Muscle groups 3 times weekly. Full body workouts are ...

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