The FST-7 sounds like a high-performance motor oil, and the unabbreviated version—“fascia stretch training seven”—does little to clarify it. Let’s break it down. “Fascia stretch” refers to pumping up a muscle and thus stretching out its fascia, the connective tissue that covers it. The “seven” refers to a target exercise’s number of sets. It’s the methodology of the world’s No. 1 bodybuilder, Mr. Olympia Phil Heath, developed by his trainer-nutritionist, Hany Rambod.
Heath performs most exercises in the typical manner: three to four sets for 8–12 reps, with one or two minutes of rest between sets. A body part’s final exercise is done for seven sets of 10–12 reps, with only 20–30 seconds of rest between sets. This sequence is like a dropset, with the crucial diference being rests that allow you to use substantial weight throughout.
Heath’s Chest Routine
FST-7 TIP Sheet
– For sevens, choose a bilateral isolation exercise such as leg extensions or laterals. – Use the same weight and keep your reps at 10 or above. – limit your rests to 20–30 seconds. n you can do more or fewer than seven sets if you feel the need.
