HIT Vs Powerlifting Volume - Dr. Ken Leistner's Middle Path | Part - 3 скачать в хорошем качестве

HIT Vs Powerlifting Volume - Dr. Ken Leistner's Middle Path | Part - 3

When it comes to strength training, lifters have always been divided into two camps: ⚡ High-Intensity Training (HIT) — made famous by Arthur Jones and Mike Mentzer in the 1970s, built on the idea of short, brutally hard workouts taken to complete muscular failure. 🏋️ Powerlifting Volume Training — built on repetition, multiple sets, and endless practice of the big three lifts (squat, bench press, and deadlift). The goal is not just failure, but mastery through workload. For decades, lifters debated: Which is better—intensity or volume? But then came Dr. Ken Leistner—the man who refused to pick a side. Dr. Ken was not only a coach, lifter, and writer, but also a revolutionary thinker in strength training. He believed that real-world strength didn’t come from chasing big one-rep max numbers or pumping out isolated machine work. Instead, he combined the best of both worlds: The all-out effort of HIT (training to absolute muscular failure). The functional, whole-body strength of powerlifting. His philosophy was simple but brutal: 1. Build your training around “uncomfortable lifts”—full squats, deadlifts, overhead presses, dips, rows, and bench presses. 2. Push beyond your limits with legendary workouts like the 20-rep squat, often done with weights you’d normally only squat for 10–12 reps. 3. Pair these with movements like the stiff-legged deadlift for one set of 30. 4. Train hard, brief, and infrequently—usually two or three sessions per week. This wasn’t bodybuilding for the mirror. This wasn’t powerlifting for trophies. This was about creating a body that could work, fight, and endure. Dr. Ken started in the late 1950s when fitness gyms barely existed. His first training space? A garage and the unheated loft above his father’s welding shop. His equipment? Truck axles, buckets filled with sand and concrete, and a basic barbell. This simple setup shaped his philosophy: No distractions, no gimmicks, no excuses. Stick to the most effective, brutally honest lifts. Focus on strength endurance—being strong for reps, for time, and under pressure. In 2020, his contributions were honored when he was inducted into the New York State Strength and Power Hall of Fame. Not only for his success as a lifter, but for his impact as a coach, writer, and mentor who never compromised on honesty and toughness. Today’s fitness world is flooded with: ❌ Fancy machines ❌ Instagram workouts ❌ Shiny supplements But Dr. Ken’s lessons cut through the noise: A set of 20 squats with 300 pounds will build more useful strength than chasing a one-rep max at 500 pounds. Strength isn’t just about numbers—it’s about endurance, toughness, and willpower. Machines and trends can have their place, but the barbell always comes first. This philosophy still work to athletes, coaches, and anyone tired of the gimmicks. At OldSchoolWorkout, we are dedicated to preserving this lost wisdom. This channel is about more than training—it’s about keeping alive the spirit of strength culture. We cover: Forgotten stories of legendary lifters like Doug Hepburn, Reg Park, Arthur Saxon, and Dr. Ken Leistner. Soviet sports science and how it shaped champions. Old-school programs that modern lifters can still use. Raw, no-nonsense advice that you won’t hear in commercial gyms. If you’re tired of hype and want the truth about strength, welcome to the family. ⚡ OldSchoolWorkout — Bringing Back Real Strength Culture ⚡ . . . #DrKenLeistner #HITtraining #PowerliftingVolume #OldSchoolWorkout #StrengthCulture #20RepSquats #GarageGymTraining #FunctionalStrength #StrengthEndurance #StrengthTraining #OldSchoolStrength #IronCulture #BarbellTraining #AthleticStrength #ArthurJones #MikeMentzer #DougHepburn #RegPark #SaxonStrength #StrengthHistory . . . Dr Ken Leistner • HIT Training • Powerlifting Volume • Old School Workout • Strength Culture • 20 Rep Squats • Garage Gym Training • Functional Strength • Strength Endurance • Arthur Jones • Mike Mentzer • Doug Hepburn • Reg Park • Saxon Strength • Old School Strength • Barbell Training • Strength Training • Athletic Strength • Iron Culture • Middle Path Training • Strength History . . . Dr Ken Leistner, HIT training, High Intensity Training, Powerlifting Volume, 20 rep squats, garage gym training, old school bodybuilding, strength endurance, functional strength, Arthur Jones, Mike Mentzer, Doug Hepburn, Reg Park, strength culture, oldschoolworkout