WHAT IS IT? Self-spotting allows the trainee to push beyond concentric failure by using their free arm(s) to apply assistance to either their own body or the associated modality in order to keep the movement going beyond what was possible by way of the working muscle(s) alone.HOW TO TRACK PROGRESSION?

In contrast to cold, heat therapy benefits from acting as a vasodilator (i.e. increases blood flow) and is best used to promote nutrient-dense blood flow into sore muscles and carry-away intracellular waste products. This method has more applicability for aiding in acute recovery from DOMS but does less for decreasing

Clearly, there are reasons why women would be averse to training their pecs. And I am sympathetic to the societal pressures that impart many of the misunderstood viewpoints that have been allowed to fester. But effective chest training doesn’t have to involve hyper-masculinization. Or pecs bulging out of your turtleneck.