High Intensity Training without Injuries

Dorian Yates explains in this video why High Intensity Training can be used by anyone and why there is no risk of injuries if the method is applied correctly.

[ryans]

I used this system for 20 years or so. Trained always with intensity. Had great gains. Adapted my training a bit now. Dorian was a great inspiration.

[chrisplatt]

He is the best bodybuilder who ever lived. A big respect to you ..you inspired me to become a bodybuilder. I'm still training hard at the age of 58.😊👍

[Human-ylxq]

Well...I started 5 Months ago lifting only 40kg. Now iam able to bench press 90kg.
Thank you Mr.Yates for motivating me. Best of luck to you.

[npctony]

Dorian is and always will be a legend. Legit changed my training because of these videos and I’ve been gaining a lot more muscle

[farhanhussain_]

I have recently listened Mike Mentzer and his theory about high intensity training. Dorian Yates is also a great advocate of it. I am adjusting my training on those lines and enjoying it, won't go back to traditional bodybuilding approach ever again.

[DAatDA]

Thumbs down by all the volume pumpers.

[bignige]

I just turned 60, never been to a gym for more than a few months at a time and I´m now doing 1 set load progression at the gym. I´m loving it and very quickly getting stronger.

[kdub]

There's no magic. If intensity comes up sufficiently, volume can (and should) go down. From Arnold at one end to Mentzer at the other, the data is there (for naturals too, but they're not so famous). But there's no free lunch either. It's not easy to go to total failure; you really have to push yourself. But - it _is_ easy to gauge progress. No worries about independently tracking sets and reps. You just warm up and then go all out. When you eventually get lots of reps, you can add weight and repeat. Simple.

[frankenfaq]

I'm glad he's still putting videos out there

[adammac]

Personally I like to mix it up abit. I use high intensity techniques a few times in my workout mainly on machines but for some exercises particularly when I am isolating muscle groups I like to focus more on the movement and when I am using free weights. Incline dumbbell press I like to focus on the stretch at the bottom of the workout then going as heavy as I can. Dorian Yates is my favourite bodybuilder tho. He’s total inspiration.

[waynus]

negative control and the top end squeeeeze!!! By God it hurts but it don`t half work, a pain so intense it makes you half cry half laugh at the end of a set!! thanks Dorian, you have no idea what an influence you have had on so many of us

[sicilianmike]

Much Respect Brother. I always come away feeling better about myself after watching tour videos 🤙🏼

[e.douglasbrown]

I'm 61, been training off and on for 40 years, retired powerlifter and out off the gym (off and on) for the past 5 years due to a major work accident. My original background is running plus 8 years in the Armed forces; reccon special forces where I learned to push the body beyond its limits. Back then I was 145 lbs and no one could keep up with me.

Flash forward; out off the military and then several years later got into powerlifting after bringing my body weight up to 160/165 lbs. I didn't take powerlifting as seriously as I should have, I was just having fun and pushing myself to see what I could do. 15 years later I brought my body weight up to 188 lbs for training then down to 182 lbs for my weight class in powerlifting. Back story: competed in PL in 92 and 93, then 14 years later, then 7 years later. My last two competitions were 2014 and 2016 (both were first place for my age and weight class).

Flash forward; in 2017 I had a major work accident and dropped my body weight down to 1533 lbs plus one year away from work. Tried several times to get back into my powerlifting style of training but it wasn't adequate for me anymore. So for the past 8 months I was doing hi volume, lots of supersets with short rest periods and brought my weight back up to 180 was loving my training but there was something missing, something to push myself even more; then I discovered HIT and been researching it for about a week and came across the Godfather of HIT Mr. Dorian Yates.

Friday, two days ago, I did my first upper body HIT day. I'm still feeling the pump from two days ago. Today I did squats but found out I can't do high reps squats because my back is the limiting factor. from the accident; however, I can do heavy squats for reps of 3 or 5 no problem. Today I was supposed to do 175 lb squat for 6-8 reps but did 12 and could have done 15 but my back gave out.

After watching lots of videos of Mr. Yates talking about HIT and taking people through different exercises I've decided I'll do heavy squats one Sunday (reps of 3-5 for sets of 3-5) and the the next Sunday will be HIT leg day (Leg extension, leg press, hack squat, leg curls and either RDL or SLDL).

What do you think about this type of training:

Friday will be HIT upper body. Sunday will be heavy squats for 3-5 reps pf 3-5 sets. Tuesday will be HIT upper body. Friday will be HIT upper body. Sunday will be HIT leg day. Tuesday will be HIT upper body. Then the two week cycle will repeat itself. After about 6 weeks of HIT I'll do 2-3 weeks of lighter weights then back to HIT training again.

I haven't figured out which exercises or body parts I'll do on each upper day but after about a week I'll have it dialed in, hopefully.

[mrlurp]

I started my weightlifting journey taking inspiration from Doran’s Blood and Guts YouTube videos. Some valuable information there. Form is important.

[_Patton_Was_Right]

I've seen your interview with Palumbo, you Sir are a LEGEND, sellout Arnold isn't fit to shine your shoes. THANK YOU

[JoseRuiz-qygy]

Thank You GOD for putting this Man on Our Planet! His Wisdom and Knowledge is Second to None! He always gonnna be a Hero to me! With his training methods I have progressed in 3 months more than Ever! And I am a 55 Young Guy who has tried countless of routines and workouts! At the Beginning it was very tough; but I feel stronger, healthier, and happier than Ever thanks to Dorian Yates Training Phylosophy!

[Asdfbedffhdsxe]

Another great video Dorian, thank you.
Best wishes from England.

[krystofodehnal]

Great stuff as always. Keep them coming, Doz!

[Nicholas]

I don’t get why a lot of people/body builders slag off HIT training. It’s all about intensity! Not volume

[danieltodaro]

To fulfil one's task, to do what is required to do. Intensity is the way.