Flex between sets?

[Vale Tudo]

i have read in a few places that flexing between your sets can help to build muscle. I guess by getting blood to the muscles?? I really dont know why or what this would do, i was just wondering if anyone else has heard of this or does it.

 

[NickB]

Arnold flexes between sets :]

It helps blood flow and gives you a fuller pump. Or so ive heard. Im still in awe over the normal pump

 

[Scotty the Body]

I don't think it'll help to build muscle but it will get blood flowing through the muscle which helps in recovery.

 

[Arnold]

By flexing and then stretching after your sets, you'll allow more muscle growth to occur by breaking apart the tough, sheath-like fascial tissue that binds your muscles. - Ron Harris

I do it once in awhile, usually when I work-out alone in my basement.

 

[mad_mike]

I'll have to agree with Prince on this one

 

[Scotty the Body]

Originally posted by mad_mike
I'll have to agree with Prince on this one

Brown noser...........lol J/K

 

[Arnold]

actually he's agreeing with Ron Harris, not me!

 

[Vale Tudo]

so what do uo think, is it worth it? Like sitting there in the middle of the gym making faces into the mirror while you try to make your pecs pop? While those other hot chicks are just rolling their eyes at you? hahahaha i bet Scotty does this!

 

[Smoke]

Honestly who cares if you look stupid doing it? Gains are gains, and when you add a ton of size maybe they'll start wondering why they themselves aren't doing it. I'm gonna do it now on, see what happens

 

[Scotty the Body]

Originally posted by Vale Tudo
so what do uo think, is it worth it? Like sitting there in the middle of the gym making faces into the mirror while you try to make your pecs pop? While those other hot chicks are just rolling their eyes at you? hahahaha i bet Scotty does this!

Naaaa, I find stuffing a pair of rolled up gym socks down my shorts gets enough looks from the hot chicks..........

 

[Pitboss]

Originally posted by NickB
Arnold flexes between sets :]

Yeah well if I was Arnold I would too!!

 

[Vale Tudo]

Originally posted by Scotty the Body


Naaaa, I find stuffing a pair of rolled up gym socks down my shorts gets enough looks from the hot chicks..........

LMFAO!!! Ideed, that trick always works!!

 

[gopro]

Originally posted by Vale Tudo
i have read in a few places that flexing between your sets can help to build muscle. I guess by getting blood to the muscles?? I really dont know why or what this would do, i was just wondering if anyone else has heard of this or does it.

Before a contest or when cutting, flexing between sets can make your muscles look harder. When trying to ADD muscle I recommend STRETCHING rather than flexing between sets.