Hey ThumBARR, where’s Ookla?
Tonight I have given away one free call from TeamHoss to none other than…Davey Barr! That’s right. Dave can call me and tell me all that he knows on his dime (showing my age). I will then utilize this info on my quest for 260lbs. Thanks to all who participated.
Best,
TeamHoss.
:-).
I love spoofs.
There’s currently a discussion on feeder workouts for enhancing blood flow and recovery.
I’m currently experimenting with this practice, but rather than sets of 20 reps, I’m pyramiding down the weight, such that I end with 2 sets of 8. Although 8 reps is pretty standard for traditional bodybuilding, it feels like I’m doing 30 reps by the end of my workout.
This is exacerbated by the fact that I normally use low reps, so once I get up around 8, I feel like my muscles are going to explode.
So far it’s working great and my lactate tolerance (a major limiting factor) is greatly improving.
If there’s any interest I can keep a running log of this.
I’ve done something similar with success, DB. I’d use sets of 8 with 10 second rests until I had at least 40 reps in. The pump was awesome, but one must remember NOT to approach failure as this is a feeder and must not draw away from but rather enhance recovery. This stle is similar to Vince Gironda’s baby that he used to enhance vascularity as an alternative to super high rep continuous sets.
DH
[quote]David Barr wrote:
There’s currently a discussion on feeder workouts for enhancing blood flow and recovery.
I’m currently experimenting with this practice, but rather than sets of 20 reps, I’m pyramiding down the weight, such that I end with 2 sets of 8. Although 8 reps is pretty standard for traditional bodybuilding, it feels like I’m doing 30 reps by the end of my workout.
This is exacerbated by the fact that I normally use low reps, so once I get up around 8, I feel like my muscles are going to explode.
So far it’s working great and my lactate tolerance (a major limiting factor) is greatly improving.
If there’s any interest I can keep a running log of this.[/quote]
Eric, glutamine is binding to your toe receptors and causing a stubbing effect. This often happens with powerlifters, and if it persists with cessation of supplementation, you may want to consider having surgery to remove those receptors.
Good luck!
[quote]Eric Cressey wrote:
Dave,
I just stubbed my big toe on the corner of my desk. I think glutamine is to blame; does that sound about right?[/quote]
I knew it! Glutamine’s one of those gateway amino acids. Next, it’ll be leucine, then lysine, and then I’m on to the super dangerous stuff like creatine and protein powder. Pretty soon, I’ll be robbing pharmacies and senior citizens for their prescription drugs.
[quote]David Barr wrote:
Eric, glutamine is binding to your toe receptors and causing a stubbing effect. This often happens with powerlifters, and if it persists with cessation of supplementation, you may want to consider having surgery to remove those receptors.
Good luck!
Eric Cressey wrote:
Dave,
I just stubbed my big toe on the corner of my desk. I think glutamine is to blame; does that sound about right?[/quote]
[quote]David Barr wrote:
There’s currently a discussion on feeder workouts for enhancing blood flow and recovery.
I’m currently experimenting with this practice, but rather than sets of 20 reps, I’m pyramiding down the weight, such that I end with 2 sets of 8. Although 8 reps is pretty standard for traditional bodybuilding, it feels like I’m doing 30 reps by the end of my workout.
This is exacerbated by the fact that I normally use low reps, so once I get up around 8, I feel like my muscles are going to explode.
So far it’s working great and my lactate tolerance (a major limiting factor) is greatly improving.
If there’s any interest I can keep a running log of this.[/quote]
Please do.
Mr. chocolate Barr,
i was wondering is Gatorade, better then water when playing a sport?
Thanks,
JM