The "squeeze"

[buksoon]

I got a question:

Whenever I lift, I always do that squeeze at the moment of constiction... and I hold it for a good long time because it just hurts so good .

But I'm wondering: Does that squeeze actually do anything after a while? Or is it just lactic acid?

Is that what they mean by "isometrics"?

 

[MonStar1023]

Alright bro here we go...

That squeeze your talking about at the contraction, not constriction, is just lactic acid building up yes. Thats why it hurts so good. Anyway that will help I think I always try and get a real good contraction I mean I think it helps. Also I mean I think isometric contractions help out alot when your not working out. Like if your watching TV or something really contraction your lats or traps hard. Definitely helps with growth in my opinion.

 

[MuSuLPhReAk]

The squeeze is good. Helps u get that full pump in the muscle. Just be careful with some squeezes. Don't squeeze your quads while squating. To do this u of course have to straighten your knee out and almost hyper extend it. Can u imagine the damage u can do with 400 to 500 pounds. Careful!!!! Be wise when doing this.

 

[Cackerot69]

Depends when you do it.

 

[Belial]

One could argue that the squeeze is totally unnecessary. Just do the rep slower. IMO, if there's enough juice left in the muscle to let you squeeze, you need more weight.

lol.

Just kidding (or not). Anyway, you probably won't injure yourself, but it's physiologically not doing much.

 

[bigmag]

The squeaze is good for a couple of reasons.....
1. it helps get more blood into the muscle
2. it helps bring more lactic acid into the muscle (which is good because that is what tears the muscle down, and the further the muscle is torn down the stronger and bigger it will grow back.)
3. it helps include every single muscle fiber in the group which is mandatory for optimal growth.

 

[Cackerot69]

Out of those 3, only number one is actually right.

 

[JG1]

definitly give it a good squeeze at when the muscle is fully contracted. It will bring a good amount of blood into the muscle

 

[tonystrong]

I remember watching the Lee Hainey workouts on ESPN years ago, hearing him say on every rep "SQUEEEEZE. SQUEEEZE"

 

[Exodus]

squeezing is optional........... some do........... some dont

however the ones who dont usually dont lock out on anything either......... they stop just shy of that point

it does help with blood flow........ yes its a lactic acid build up.

but i got some news for you.......... the squeezing your refering to is on the postive phase of the movement

thats not where the cellular damage results from

the more fibers and cells you bring into play to damage..... the stronger and bigger they have to get

go slow on the negative........... about twice as slow as the poitive

but dont do just negaitves........ you need postives to devlope complete musculature..

i hope i helped