If you think the anti-ice movement is gaining steam, you’re right! Here’s a recent study on the topic: Does Regular Post-exercise Cold Application Attenuate Trained Muscle Adaptation?Yamane M, Ohnishi N, Matsumoto T. Int J Sports Med. 2015 Mar 11. This study examined the effects of regular post-exercise cold application on muscular and vascular adaptations induced…
For volume training with intermediate and advanced athletes, legendary strength and conditioning coach Al Vermeil recommends wave-like loading when performing squats and presses. Too much high-volume, low-intensity work can detrain the nervous system over time. This scheme works well to counter that effect: Wave 1set 1: 8-10 repsset 2: 4-6 reps Wave 2set 3: 8-10…