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2005/12/06, 01:32 AM
From Christian Thibedeau... A well known bodybuilder and trainer, and writer for t-nation, as well as a widely known fitness author, who I happen to disagree with a lot.
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Before the first work set on the bench (after your 2-3 warm-up sets) place an icepack on your abdomen for 2-3 minutes. This will restrict blood flow to the heart (due to vasoconstriction) which will stimulate a panic response, releasing adrenalin and noradrenalin, potentiating your strength and power for the upcoming workout. (Yes, yes, it sounds weird, but it works!)
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Sounds good in theory. How bout application. Anyone else ever hear something similar or experiment with vasoconstiction. I know the term, but have never heard of it for strength increases. Seems like one of those things that is overly ladden in theory, with little practical ability.
Anyone have anything?
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If you smoke or don’t wear your seatbelt, please don’t tell me the deadlift is dangerous.
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Quoting from 7707mutt:
The squat cage is holy ground.
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2005/12/06, 02:04 AM
interesting concept....you'll either set a PR or have a heart attack......lol
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2005/12/06, 02:06 AM
doesnt sound very legit to me.....thats like saying your stronger when you have hypothermia
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2005/12/07, 05:04 PM
im not really sure if this is vasoconstiction but i heard if you do like a reverse row on the bar thats on the bench pulling as hard as u can for 5 sec and then rest for 5 sec u can bench more or do more reps
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2005/12/07, 06:08 PM
ive heard of that... and it works... on intercoolers in cars (haha) i mean, it does sound good but i think maybe if you just had someone chase you with an axe then you could lift more too... and seriously which would be more entertaining for others to watch?
-and i have heard of the pullin on the bar when it is still on the rack helpin your max... i have tried numerous times but with no noticeable differences.
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2005/12/07, 09:34 PM
Yea well, if I was going to resort to that, I think I would just drop a heavy weight on my toe before a big lift.
I don't usually have a spotter. To a degree, this holds me back, but sometimes it can be a great intensity technique for 1rm pr's. Do or die.
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If you smoke or don’t wear your seatbelt, please don’t tell me the deadlift is dangerous.
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Quoting from 7707mutt:
The squat cage is holy ground.
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2005/12/08, 10:40 PM
no way! that scares me cuz i think a big thing with me not progressing in weight on the bench is that i defeat myself before i start sayin i know i cant do a weight. i wish i could quit that but i havent figured out how... and if i dont have a spotter i dont go anywhere near 1rm... i get worried i wont be able to get it up, and about a year ago i went spotless and got the weight stuck on my chest until someone helped me out... not somethin i liked.
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2005/12/09, 12:27 AM
I know your doing westside, as I have been guiding you through the process. however, I think you may have missed something with westside, that I think I should reitterate.
NEVER MISS A LIFT. Westside lifters always progress, and are always looking for their personal best on that day, but will not attempt a new PR unless they are POSITIVE they can get it. The negative physiological effects of a failed lift are very great, and have been directly proven and reproven in studies among college athletic teams as well as lifters.
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Pain is only temporary, it is in your mind. If you can still walk, then you can still run.
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Quoting from 7707mutt:
The squat cage is holy ground.
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