Kinney's Squats

[slewis4]

Hello All,

First let me say I am a grip newbie. Have been using CoC's casually for years but never seriously. Have closed the 2.5 a couple of times but I think it was a fluke at best. I need to get serious about this!! I decided to order KTA, read it then make a serious run at the #3. That said, I was rereading my copy of "Captains of Crush: What are they and how to close them" by Strossen.

On to my question:

I am sure ya'll are all familiar with the part where Kinney talks about squatting in the AM with no food, putting the body in an alarm state therefore increasing the release of anabolic hormones, specifically testosterone.

Is there any scientific literature documenting this specific physiological response? In no way can I doubt his results, they are almost beyond comprehension. Just looking for the science there.

Thanks and I am looking forward to learning from all of you!

[maestco]

THis is very interesting. Kinney is a legend. Don't forget those negatives!

fyi: have you a grip machine?

Good luck closing the no.3 btw.

[mightyjoe]

Hello All,

First let me say I am a grip newbie. Have been using CoC's casually for years but never seriously. Have closed the 2.5 a couple of times but I think it was a fluke at best. I need to get serious about this!! I decided to order KTA, read it then make a serious run at the #3. That said, I was rereading my copy of "Captains of Crush: What are they and how to close them" by Strossen.

On to my question:

I am sure ya'll are all familiar with the part where Kinney talks about squatting in the AM with no food, putting the body in an alarm state therefore increasing the release of anabolic hormones, specifically testosterone.

Is there any scientific literature documenting this specific physiological response? In no way can I doubt his results, they are almost beyond comprehension. Just looking for the science there.

Thanks and I am looking forward to learning from all of you!

There's no scientific evidence for the release of testosterone during

heavy squats while deprived of nutrients. This is simply Mr. Kinney's ignornace

of how the body works. (I used to believe it too).

The more scientific explanation of why heavy squats temporarily boost your

performance is PAP, Post-Activation Potentiation. Here's a simple definition from

Strength & Conditioning Extraordinare, Brett Contreras:

"PAP is a phenomena by which muscular performance characteristics are acutely enhanced as a result of their contractile history. The underlying principle surrounding PAP is that heavy loading prior to explosive activity induces a high degree of CNS stimulation which results in greater motor unit recruitment lasting anywhere from five to thirty minutes."

I've also had conversations with Dr. Fred Hatfield (Dr. Squat) about this very thing.

He too, agrees.

Question claims and then experiment for yourself.

Hope this helps and Welcome aboard!!!

[Rick Browne]

Guys, this forum is for the purpose of maintaining a log of what you personally did in the gym, ie, weights used, reps, or any other mode of exercise etc. Topics, such as the one in this thread, belong in one of the main discussion forums. Especially with a controversial topic like Kinney`s squat theories. Thanks

[slewis4]

THis is very interesting. Kinney is a legend. Don't forget those negatives!

fyi: have you a grip machine?

Good luck closing the no.3 btw.

No grip machine.... yet. Will be ordering one in a month or so when the funds are looking better. Can't wait.

Guys, this forum is for the purpose of maintaining a log of what you personally did in the gym, ie, weights used, reps, or any other mode of exercise etc. Topics, such as the one in this thread, belong in one of the main discussion forums. Especially with a controversial topic like Kinney`s squat theories. Thanks

Dear zcor,

Sorry for posting in the wrong place. Still learning my way around here. Thanks.