**Marcus's HIT Dungeon**

[Java Man]

Yes. Took that pic about an hour ago actually.

You're a beast

No offense but I like the top ones better. You look surprisingly good in a skirt! HA.

Yes I was a little hottie back then

[gearbox]

Finally remembered my ph account pw lol.

Looking thick bro..keep it up!

[kelkel]

Hey quick question, was just doing legs and its been a week since my last leg session. As soon as I started lifting my quads where on fire, they felt very fatigued. I finished my first exercise and was struggling to walk haha. Started the next and it was no hope. So i cut it short did some light high Rep and moved onto hamstrings and calves.
Was that the right thing to do in this case? The muscle hadn't fully recovered yet?

Quads on fire is a good thing isn't it. Hell, extensions will light me up but I'm not stopping with them! Fatigue can bring that feeling upon you quicker, yes. If there was not pain and you felt otherwise rested, push through it.

Could this be a problem since I do kick boxing and I'm up and down ladders carrying a load all day? My legs don't get the best rest and recover?
Should I make my rest periods longer ( time between leg sessions, say 1 and a half weeks compared to 1) or just man up?

I wouldn't extend the rest periods. Just make sure you get enough good quality nutrition coupled with rest. It's usually those two items really, nutrition and rest can save your day.

[marcus300]

Hey quick question, was just doing legs and its been a week since my last leg session. As soon as I started lifting my quads where on fire, they felt very fatigued. I finished my first exercise and was struggling to walk haha. Started the next and it was no hope. So i cut it short did some light high Rep and moved onto hamstrings and calves.
Was that the right thing to do in this case? The muscle hadn't fully recovered yet?

If its been a week since your last leg workout I cant see why you fatigued so quickly, did you have enough carbs pre workout? do you normally have the heart to go to failure on legs?

[marcus300]

Legs look great Kel, ripped to hell

Your a beast my friend

[blummy]

If its been a week since your last leg workout I cant see why you fatigued so quickly, did you have enough carbs pre workout? do you normally have the heart to go to failure on legs?

My first meal is generally around 40g pro 60g carbs same as the second and depending where I'm at with my carb cycling will determine the rest. I train between meal 1 and 2
Yea I normally go to failure. (When it is a struggle to sit down let alone standing up!) sometimes it gets pretty bad because I'm on them all day.
Maybe today it was just all in my head. Man up and grow some bigger balls for next week I say? If it happens again I need to have a serious look into my diet. Just never happened before so thought I would put the question out. Push through it or recover more..

Thanks for the help so far

[DCI]

Looking thick bro..keep it up!

Thanks gb getting there to be honest long way to go but we'll manage it

[kelkel]

Legs look great Kel, ripped to hell

Your a beast my friend

Thanks Marcus!

[panntastic]

Thanks Marcus!

Damn kel that leg is freaky
Congrats buddy

[Doom44]

Kel. Your legs are awesome. My legs are not big enough (only 23") and lag of inner thigh. Wish one day I can have one just like yours.

[gearbox]

Kel. Your legs are awesome. My legs are not big enough (only 23") and lag of inner thigh. Wish one day I can have one just like yours.

Is this Mk? Lol j/k bro

Props kel

[Doom44]

is this mk? Lol j/k bro

props kel

MK?? Lol

[crazy mike]

I already told you how awesome I though your legs are. ...crazy mike

[panntastic]

Where's the link to the Kels legs thread?

[kelkel]

Kel. Your legs are awesome. My legs are not big enough (only 23") and lag of inner thigh. Wish one day I can have one just like yours.

You can. But shoot for two. Just one may look ridiculous.

[Doom44]

You can. But shoot for two. Just one may look ridiculous.

Alright I will keep in mind shoot for tow. Lol

[bigsiv]

Marcus I know you love HIT training but for someone with a few years experience would you recommend 5 x 5 to put mass on? What are your thoughts and experiences? Cheers bud

[canesfan804]

I cant wait to start this in July! I have been throwing in a little here and there lately. Helping MrsCanesfan get ready for show is killing me! I have lost a ton of bf but I dont like how much my legs have shrunk. Went from 27.5" to 25" in just a few weeks it seems like. I attribute this to the f**king 720 lunges her trainer has her doing. I will say this is the best Bf/ weight ratio I have ever been by far! 24/7 feeding is just around the corner, just hope I dont put sooo much BF on this year. BTW Kel those legs are CRAZY looking!

[DCI]

Gym in 20mins can't wait going to die its 24c over here and the gym has no air con

[blummy]

Gym in 20mins can't wait going to die its 24c over here and the gym has no air con

That's hot for you guys?!?! Our hot days are in the 40's!!

[DCI]

Yeh the humidity will kill you without any air con.

[DCI]

Few pics from tonight:

[DCI]

Few pics from tonight:

[kelkel]

Legs today:

Squats: Multiple warm up's to get to the days working weight. One set ended up at 16 reps today. Dropped 90 and got another 10 slow reps. Have to drop the weight myself so it's kinda a combo drop/rest-pause but it works regardless.

Vertical presses: One feel set of 5-6 reps just to make sure all is well. Two working sets, one minute rest. Rest pause on last set. Killer pump.

Extensions: Three straight sets, max reps, 30-45 sec rest.

Seated leg curls: No warm up. Two sets, max reps with double drop on last.

Calves: Vertical presses. Two sets with rest-pause on last.

Seated: One feel set as I cramp on these (PMS.) Two working sets, minimal rest.

**Almost skipped today as my hip flexor has been hurting a bit but I decided to push through it. Glad I did.

Done!

[marcus300]

Marcus I know you love HIT training but for someone with a few years experience would you recommend 5 x 5 to put mass on? What are your thoughts and experiences? Cheers bud

With the amount of intensity I put into my workouts its not for the novice more the advanced BB'er but there are many different ways to implement HIT at any level. Why don't you try 5x5 for 2-3 months and log your progress and see what you have achieved with it, if its not doing what you want it to do try something different.

For me HIT builds, maintains and reduces bf like no other programme ive tried. I do train very intensely but that's how I maintain and build new tissue with continuous over loading the muscles and increasing the intensity, I know my body and I know what I am capable of doing

[marcus300]

Not been to the gym for a few days because ive been very busy and my work schedule as been hectic. Ive got some time off now to relax and de-stress so that's means training to an inch of my life

[gearbox]

Not been to the gym for a few days because ive been very busy and my work schedule as been hectic. Ive got some time off now to relax and de-stress so that's means training to an inch of my life

Kill it man. I got in real quick for cbest yesterday but didn't feel I was giving it my all. Weight was down a little and it bothered me. But I woke up tight /sore so I guess I did better then I thought.
Legs today. Bring on the pain.
Mm

[DCI]

Legs for me gb I think I'm going to collapse its crazy humid here

[gearbox]

Drink some water bro. And yes hopefully ill kill the legs

[DCI]

Lol I'll burst through a litre over the training maybe more.

[kelkel]

Let us know what you did today guys....

[DCI]

I know what I will be lol. Squats, leg press, leg extenions, quad raises and lunges then just badic arms. Then weekend off detailing my car and becoming a year older which unlocks a key to a bday pressie I can't wait to try

[kelkel]

Well happy birthday! Preemptively of course.

[DCI]

Cheers kel man. I've given up on bday parties it's just another day for me but as I said this one unlocks lots of opportunites for me can't wait.

[clarky.]

Hi big man hi guy's not been in here for a while been a bit ill a see the trainings just as intense as ever youve not been slacking lol just getting back in to ma training any way a just wanted to say hi.

[gearbox]

Hi big man hi guy's not been in here for a while been a bit ill a see the trainings just as intense as ever youve not been slacking lol just getting back in to ma training any way a just wanted to say hi.

Thanks for dropping in I always read this thread before I hit the gym. Helps keep me motivated!

[DCI]

Well just in the door. Did Squatting first tonnight was good upped the weight by a good bit. Then onto leg press, did a PB for HIT 350kg which is overloading the press lol but it held up thankfully. Then isolation and lunges was immense was so fooked only did a bit of arms was destroyed got up from the leg press at one stage and just wobbled to the shoulder press machine had to sit down.

[gearbox]

Marcus and kel.
What's your macros look like.
Curious how your carb intake mainly. Maybe you two beast have different ways that work for you will food

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where is marcus btw? another holiday?

[auswest]

where is marcus btw? another holiday?

Life... His last post post was less than 24hrs ago btw lol!