But on the subject of HIT, I think it’s right up the alley for (edit:) Elite crossfitters. Of all the videos I’ve seen of the top level guys and gals, and their programming/WODs, their intensity is very much up there.
With powerlifting I think some really gifted deadlifters can get away with high intensity training. Mostly for the deadlift though.
But id agree with above mentioned people that HIT training has its spot in certain areas, and phases of people’s training. I’m Not an expert or the best or anything.
Why are you arguing about this? If you’re so convinced keep doing your HIT workouts, track your results with pictures and measurements every week. You could write and ebook or a blog if it was successful and sell the program to others.
There’s a reason that only 2 or 3 winning bodybuilders and no world class strength athletes used exclusively Jones’ principles. If you feel differently then prove it.
Over time this might change. Job and family responsibilities can change how you feel about working out or force you to adopt a new training split. Lucky for you there are many different methods that yield results.
I’m not very well versed in the HIT principles but from what I gather it’s one all out set?
If so, then it’s not much different than 5/3/1 or CT’s Best Damn Workout for Naturals. The only difference would be the two lighter working sets (gasp, warm-ups!). I think both are actually intended to prime the body for the all out set to come. CT says his two “working sets” are to help the lifter feel out the weight to be used for that all out set.
The first two sets of 5/3/1 don’t really tax me all that much either. So the idea of one all out set to failure is actually shared and implemented by many; they just add warm-up sets. I know you’re all about saving time and all, but warm-up sets actually help accumulate volume as well.
If we both do 225 for 20 reps on the barbell deadlift but I do some warm-ups and working sets to get me there then I will have done more work at the end of the day. Is that so bad? Progression can also be total work done in a session.
Dude, grab a barbell and work on the basics. I hate seeing a young guy waste his time and I see you going down that path. Effort and consistency applied to a moderate training approach over time.