Newbie gains again??

[Scott Stevenson]

Hi Scott

you are so long in the business I am sure you have heard about HST Hypertrophy-Specific Training by Bryan Haycock

one of the principles of HST is Strategic Deconditioning (SD) (complete rest for about 10-14 day, once every 2-3 months)

it is somehow similar to Intensive Cruise (lower frequency and Tier) but the idea is (I think) different

SD is about resensitization of muscle cells so they can respond to lower loads again which can be similar to newbie gains again

FT is missing that (again I think) part but we have (and love (!)) IC

do you think we miss something ?

more in new podcast with Bryan (have much respect for him as well)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_yulOJkPnc

where even after many years Bryan still thinks SD is a good idea and should be used regularly (every 2-3 months)

thanks for the input

Right now, I've not got time to listen to the full interview, but it sounds great (just listening as I type).

Maybe you can outline his reasoning for this?... Research, empirical findings, etc?...

-S