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“Our new meta indicates that cold water immersion has a detrimental effect on hypertrophy in RT programs when performed consistently over time. Occasional use unlikely to have negative consequences.“ 

https://x.com/bradschoenfeld/status/1754835937803006020

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ejsc.12074

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Haven’t we known this for a while? Feels like Rhonda Patrick mentioned this years ago.

I'm fine with the trade off. The effects of cold water on my mind and mental well being make me feel better than having bigger muscles.

I need sensory deprivation baths to go viral next. Probably higher mental and physical returns.

I heard about his a while back. My strategy is only to do it 1-2 times a week and on non-lifting days only. Figure that in the long run the recovery benefits will outweigh any hypertrophy detriments.