Need to gain 40 pounds to be a HWT...

Mabes · 08-05-2007, 02:04 AM

Ok some I'm going to be in college and I'm also a wrestler. My coach said that they want me to get to a solid 250 and be a Heavyweight. I'm around 210 at the moment. I've been lifting for 4 years now and have already gone from 160 to where I am now. I just turned 18 and am 6'2". Any tips, ideas, or anything of the like would be appreciated. Keep in mind that speed is something I have at the upper weights and I need to increase my strength and keep it functional. Thanks.

Beefcake · 08-05-2007, 02:12 AM

Check out HIIT programs. Look up Mark Dugale or Mike Mentzer's programs. You'll gain size and maintain speed.

Mygeeto · 08-05-2007, 07:05 AM

HIIT is High Intensity Interval Training yer?

monkeybiker · 08-05-2007, 07:13 AM

Think he meant HIT(high intensity training) since he keeps talking about Doggcrapp training.

Beefcake · 08-05-2007, 01:15 PM

Yeah, sorry guys, I meant HIT. My bad.

**julio40** · 08-05-2007, 10:20 PM

if you want to increase speed and stamina you could also do sprints and suicides and squating helps on your speed a lot. and to gain weight just eat a lot of protein and complex carbs
you went from 160 to 210 thats good hardwork you should be able to reach your new goal.

Mabes · 08-06-2007, 12:15 AM

So I've looked at HIT and it seems like a bodybuilder workout. I've read about functional strength and when I played football we did a lot of low rep, high weight basic lifts. Squat, Bench, Power cleans, etc. But we also added smaller lifts, curls, tricep press, military, etc. How do I use a HIT program for wrestling? If you guys could help me make one that would be sweet. I also need to incorporate power cleans or jerks into the program. Thanks.