I hear a lot of negative thing about cardio as a powerlifter, but ive read studies saying cardio improves recovery and protein synthesis. So what are ur opinions, who does cardio? I dont really do any outside of training but i do a lot of high rep work for assistance and extra workouts.
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Thread: Cardio?
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I do 10 min of prowler pushes or sprints 2-3 times a week when I cut weight or in the offseason. HIIT is the way to go. I've never noticed any strength loss
Layne is already ITT, but I'll still post one of his articles http://www.jtsstrength.com/articles/...part-2-cardio/Best lifts: 740 raw/455 raw/750 raw 785 SP
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07-14-2015, 03:40 PM #16
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07-14-2015, 07:15 PM #17
I'm with Layne on this.
Some posters are saying they do cardio and it doesn't seem to effect them. Just because you've had no strength loss doesn't mean it's not effecting you. That's retard logic. If you cut the cardio out you may be making better progress. I haven't researched it much, but I'm pretty sure a dude that's finished 2nd in an IPF World meet knows what he's doing to optimalise performance guys..
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The only cardio I do is lifting a doughnut to my mouth lol
seriously though, I was doing cardio a few times a week(stair stepper) I got pretty lean but my lifts, especially squats were suffering. Now if I want to do "cardio" I just drop the weights on squats and deads and do 10-12 reps. Gets my heart rate up and I get a good sweat without it affecting my lifts.Team Lilliebridge- 148lb Raw with wraps
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07-15-2015, 05:02 PM #21
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I have a bit of a weird question
Say you are following a program or have a coach programming for you. You begin to do HIIT on off days. While doing this you do not miss any prescribed weights or reps. You stop the cardio a couple weeks before a meet. Do you think the cardio still has a negative effect on lifting maximum weight on meet day even though programming went without a hitch?Meet bests: 450/305/545
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07-16-2015, 11:31 AM #23
If you ever read Louie Simmons stuff he recommends sled pulling and prowler pushes to get your conditioning level up.
Don't think of it as cardio even though your heart rate will go up and you'll be breathing like a horse.
Basically its doing intervals with some kind of resistance training.
Think of it as conditioning for your lifting.
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07-16-2015, 03:31 PM #24
Just because you did it and your lifts suffered doesn't mean anything without knowing exactly what you were doing. If you do cardio on the wrong days it will definitely mess up your recovery and your screwed, especially your squats. The key to doing cardio/running and powerlifting together is what guys like Alex Viada are doing.
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the rule of thumb with throwers in track is that if you throw you don't run because you tax muscle. as is I have been working at building leg strength without running and do my cardio on a hill walking with weight. the worst pain you will suffer is the first few weeks. my legs took 3 weeks off for surgery and I am back to 55lbs as of tonight. very hard to get the groove back. your heart will love you if you don't do enough cardio. my doctors love how much I improved in a couple years doing the carries.
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find what works for you.Yetti
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07-17-2015, 05:52 AM #29
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07-17-2015, 06:48 AM #30
I push a sled 2 X per week. Helps my old heart, aids recovery and doesn't detract from strength gains.
No study to back this up...only practical application.CROMAGS1985, The ******* who negged me for no reason, Here is your answer, This is probably a strength related issue, So i am better off asking strongmen.
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