Which one builds more strength and adds definition? I am trying to compare the two and cannot figure out which one would be better to buy? I am an advanced excerciser and have alot of Cathe dvds, but mainly endurance based ones.....I have never purchased any of her dvds that target building strength.....any suggestions or success stories??
Slow and Heavy vs. Pure Strength....
- Thread starter RWattier
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I think S&H helps with strength more than PS. It is difficult to stick to, however, because of the very slow counts, which require a lot of mental focus. That's where PS comes in. PS lets you use the heaviest weights you can manage using a 10-rep set. (In some sets, Cathe goes for 12 and 16 reps.) I used to use both series in a rotation. Right now I'm using the Hardcores and S&H. Pretty intense. I'm hungry all the time.
For definition, I go for endurance and circuit workouts. I do things in cycles. Strength train first, define after. I just find it a better way to get results since strength training makes me want to eat more (carbs especially, so I can lift heavy), whereas if I want definition, I really have to cut some carbs and calories.
Pinky
For definition, I go for endurance and circuit workouts. I do things in cycles. Strength train first, define after. I just find it a better way to get results since strength training makes me want to eat more (carbs especially, so I can lift heavy), whereas if I want definition, I really have to cut some carbs and calories.
Pinky
S&H is the best strength-building workout I've ever done. I'm in a rotation that had three weeks of S&H and by the end of the three weeks, I'd gone up in poundage on every single exercise, including biceps curls with 15# dumbbells.
I like PS a lot too, but S&H rocks - 3 sets of each exercise, 8 reps, 1 minute rest between sets...can't get much more strength-focused than that.
Allison
I like PS a lot too, but S&H rocks - 3 sets of each exercise, 8 reps, 1 minute rest between sets...can't get much more strength-focused than that.
Allison
runninggal
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I have had excellent results builing strength with S&H. Personally, I enjoy the slower pace and it is much more "joint friendly", IMO. After a 3 week S&H rotation, I follow it up with a few weeks of endurance (ME, PH, MM) and circuit workouts. I have increased my strength and gotten great definition with this approach.