Comments on: The Future of THT Training https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/ free workouts to build muscle & lose fat fast Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:08:52 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74515 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 12:33:59 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74515 @Sufyan. No. 5×5 routines are inferior to THT. This is why I am always stressing to do both compound and isolation exercises. 5×5 plans don’t go to failure and don’t involve any isolation exercises, making it physically impossible to recruit all available muscle fibers for certain muscles (eg. biceps and triceps). I have people all the time coming over to THT after experiencing little or no actual muscle growth on 5×5 programs (which is to be expected). As such, I can’t promote a program that just doesn’t work very well. MuscleHack is about BOTH size and strength gains.
All the best,
Mark

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74514 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 12:29:37 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74514 @Tara. What most people do is use the same rep range e.g. 8-12 for both Volume and HIT cycles. So that would be 10 weeks Volume routine at 8-12 reps, followed by 10 week HIT at 8-12 reps. Then start over at 7-10 reps in the Volume cycle again.

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74513 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 12:27:39 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74513 @Josh. Yes we are ironing out functional issues now before final release of the app and it will include the THT 5.2 workouts.

]]> By: sufyan https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74509 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 08:25:20 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74509 Can you make a 5×5 strength programme for beginners, workouts more inclined towards raw strength?

]]> By: Luke https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74504 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:27:23 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74504 Just wanted to add my voice to the thank you’s coming from everyone for being so generous with your insight and information.
If I was to make a request for the training program it would be to have home alternatives for cable exercises, so I could follow the program using just free weights and a standard bench.

]]> By: makomborero https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74501 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 16:09:44 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74501 I like the new idea.very fresh and new!!!

]]> By: Tara https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74497 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 16:04:03 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74497 The program is great, it’s very easy to follow. One question though: When do you switch up your rep ranges?

]]> By: Josh https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74484 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:33:54 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74484 Hey Mark,
I have just recently starting using your program and I have seen great initial resutls and I am very excited for this upcoming change. that being said, I find that I use the app much more frequently than the logs. Will this change be incorporated into the design of the app upon final release? Also, in that same vein, has there been any progress made towards resovling some of the functional challenges in the app?

Great program and a heartfelt thank you for all you are doing! God Bless

]]> By: Duncan https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74483 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:20:57 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74483 Great idea Mark, makes it that little bit easier for us followers!

Thanks.

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74481 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:53:11 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74481 Thanks for the fantastic feedback, everyone 😀

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74480 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:49:08 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74480 @William. I was and still am a huge Mentzer fan. However, his views on overtraining are extreme. He said himself that they way to know if you have recovered is if you have made a strength gain (a view I endorse). I, and everyone, on a THT 5-day cycle make gains day after day, week after week. Having said that, Mentzer was one of the most intelligent minds in bodybuilding. Thanks for your input.

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74479 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:42:58 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74479 @Thomas Rupprecht. You should be able to maintain by doing the HIT plan 2-3 times per week and lifting the same weight reps as you did at your peak. Regarding Rippetoe, I believe that’s an all-compound approach, which I believe to be inferior. Even for maintenance, you’ll experience atrophy in you arms for example, because the biceps and triceps can’t get 100% muscle fiber stimulation from compound exercises only. Stick to an intelligent mix of compound and isolation – even for maintenance.

]]> By: Greg https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74478 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 06:32:15 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74478 Hi Mark,

If you have a mix of three different 10 week THT programs to choose, plus keep the HIT cycle the same, that will be enough to cover more than a year’s variation. Others can change it as they need based on their experience, but essentially the guesswork has been done by yourself for most, which is what you do now for us.

I started the THT for 9 weeks and then bought TSPA which I love and have been going strong for 7 weeks now. Awesome website and information.

Thanks Mark!

Greg.

]]> By: Igor https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74477 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 06:05:46 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74477 I think its very good idea! I do 3 day training, between 2 days cardio it works good, weekend is free

Greets
Igor from EU

]]> By: Jeff https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74475 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 05:16:51 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74475 I Love the great lengths you go for us, and thank you for all the great information. It has been the best move I have made, as I am coming up on about 3 years of tht training. Your site is always reliable and the basis for any type of workout/diet that I do, and let me tell you it works, as if you didnt already know haha!!! I am a newly certified personal trainer and you info has been so crucial for me. I also think that if you do tht for a while you figure out what is best for you. All you have to do is progressively overload as you have preached now for years!! Again I just wanted to thank you for best site on the internet, and I will certainly be looking forward to the new workout plans.

]]> By: Jeff https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74474 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 04:57:25 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74474 I think it is the best thing that any website has to offer

]]> By: Bok https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74472 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 02:14:55 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74472 HI Mark,

I like this idea of yours. I am now on on my 9th week for HIT and will soon finish one macro cycle since I have already done “Volume”. The program has really helped me increased in strength since I started using THT.

Great work! Keep motivating, more power and keep pushing!

]]> By: Bob in Jersey https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74471 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 02:02:21 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74471 I first started THT about 18months ago. Great results. The last update that changed the HIT cycle was most needed and has been working great. I pare down the 5 day split to a 3 day split based on an older post you had. It too works great. I have yet to read 5.2 but it would be nice to see your updated version of the 3 day.
Thanks buddy for your effort, energy, enthusiasm, and genuine caring. I GREATLY appreciate it!

]]> By: Ben Lowrey https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74469 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 01:06:59 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74469 Great Idea Mark
I have been utilising THT for a few years kow and regard it as the best muscle building system I have ever done.
Your effort and dedication to the craft is very much appreciated.
Keep up the fanstatic work

]]> By: Ken https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74468 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 00:44:31 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74468 I like the idea Mark. Like Jordan though I would like to know which is a change in the actual system versus just a change in the exercises to be performed. I am usually choosing to do one exercise in place of another anyway due to the fact that I am usually sore from work in some areas on some days.

Thanks for your time Mark! You are a life changer!

]]> By: Tom https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74467 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 23:39:05 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74467 Hi Mark, I like the 2 different programs but I use 6 week cycles. (adhd). Being an older guy, I am just now realizing the importance of foam rolling and de-loading. Look forward to your take. Thanks for everything.

]]> By: Steve https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74466 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 22:23:16 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74466 Hey Mark,
You’re a good fella!
It will take the work out of deciding whether I should sub this exercise in, or that one, or leave it as is………
Love your work. Much appreciated.

]]> By: Robert https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74464 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 21:31:39 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74464 I think its great!

What would be nice is if you make different types of programs. For example one workout like the THT. One based on gigant sets and one based on superset. All to match different time consuming workouts.

One day I may have to fix my workout in 20 min. Next day I might have 1,5 hours at the gym. If there is a way to guide us in this I think its a winner!

I like your work Mark
/Robert

]]> By: Dave https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74462 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 21:00:20 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74462 I think this is great Mark. I don’t have time to change it normally so just kep on the same routine after my week off.

]]> By: Shawn https://musclehack.com/the-future-of-tht-training/#comment-74461 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 20:42:56 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8399#comment-74461 Love your emails and the THT workouts. You are my go to guy for training for size. Thanks for all the info and motivation, your changes sound great to me!

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