Tight Fascia?

[cobracock1979]

I brought this up in another thread but...

My internal fascia that surrounds my muscles (is this the correct terminology??) is undoubtably overly tough/ tight and stopping my muscled fro reaching their size potential.

Apart from DC strecthes anyone have any other solutions?

An dont say Dianabol...tried that one!

 

[lockdownd7]

I brought this up in another thread but...

My internal fascia that surrounds my muscles (is this the correct terminology??) is undoubtably overly tough/ tight and stopping my muscled fro reaching their size potential.

Apart from DC strecthes anyone have any other solutions?

An dont say Dianabol...tried that one!

I really doubt that.

 

[cobracock1979]

I really doubt that.

Why do you doubt this?

 

[lockdownd7]

How did you come to this conclusion (that your fascia is overly tight)? And what types of standards are you comparing it to? Theoretically, tight fascia could limit your potential size, but unless you're already very close to your ultimate potential, it's not worth worrying about.

 

[cobracock1979]

I have gained about 90 lbs of lbm in the last 8 years of training. Im 200lbs + (<10%BF) and geneticall have a very slight frame.

Am I near my genetitic potential - probably not. Am I at the point where my fascia is impeeding growth - potentially yes.

Im sure, as with anything, some people will will have tougher fascias than others. When I get a pump now (especially in my biceps) I can actually cleary see the head of my bicep being pulled tight - it physically almost looks like two humps of a camel. Others have commented on this as well.

Im not tryinmg to make excuses for puny arms! LOL.

Anyway, if you feel Im misguided then shed some light bro

 

[SouthernLord]

Synthoil?

Not that I would ever do this myself. I have read that the oil causes the fascia to stretch allowing for future growth.

 

[cobracock1979]

LOL yeah it does but CHRIST Bro!!!

 

[SouthernLord]

LOL yeah it does but CHRIST Bro!!!

It might work

lolololololol

 

[cobracock1979]

Hahaha,

Thats the most irresponsible comment I have ever heard you make on EF! And damn you for putting the thought in my head....LOL

 

[lockdownd7]

I have gained about 90 lbs of lbm in the last 8 years of training. Im 200lbs + (<10%BF) and geneticall have a very slight frame.

Am I near my genetitic potential - probably not. Am I at the point where my fascia is impeeding growth - potentially yes.

Im sure, as with anything, some people will will have tougher fascias than others. When I get a pump now (especially in my biceps) I can actually cleary see the head of my bicep being pulled tight - it physically almost looks like two humps of a camel. Others have commented on this as well.

Im not tryinmg to make excuses for puny arms! LOL.

Anyway, if you feel Im misguided then shed some light bro

Just my opinion, as I'm not aware of any research either way, but I think fascicle tension has little impact on hypertrophy potential. Even if it did, why would you need specialized stretching/loosening? Think about it. If the fascia was that tight around the muscle, then wouldn't the muscle itself be providing a constant, 24/7 stretch? As far as programs like DC, and their prioritization of such methods, I think that loaded stretches work for the same reason that full ROM in a given exercise is always better: training at the point of least mechanical leverage. They are isometrics.

 

[joe d]

I brought this up in another thread but...

My internal fascia that surrounds my muscles (is this the correct terminology??) is undoubtably overly tough/ tight and stopping my muscled fro reaching their size potential.

Apart from DC strecthes anyone have any other solutions?

An dont say Dianabol...tried that one!

deep tissue masage is the only other option and it is far better providing you go to someone who knows what they are doing. if you dont leave there fealing like you where beat all over your body with a bat than they did not do it correctly. its expensive it hurts like hell and it takes forever. do it 1 time per wk.

 

[ceo]

I brought this up in another thread but...

My internal fascia that surrounds my muscles (is this the correct terminology??) is undoubtably overly tough/ tight and stopping my muscled fro reaching their size potential.

Apart from DC strecthes anyone have any other solutions?

An dont say Dianabol...tried that one!

So, you're telling us you can't grow?

Simple...EAT MORE!

If you aren't consuming at least 2 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight, you aren't even trying.

 

[cobracock1979]

COE - Im not saying bthat at all, I dont have any issues with diet or protein consumption. Im a hard gainer but I grow (hence the 90lbs of LBM since I started training!). This is not a diet issue

As already stated - the fascia is pulling very tight aroung my bicep - its visible. It has been the case for quite some time. I will try and get a pic.

 

[ceo]

My internal fascia that surrounds my muscles (is this the correct terminology??) is undoubtably overly tough/ tight and stopping my muscled fro reaching their size potential.

So the real issue is that you feel your muscles are not reaching their full "size potential", right?

Sounds to me like you're saying your muscles aren't "able to" grow.

Same thing. The answer is not that they are limited by unyielding fascia. If this were the case we wouldn't have guys with arms over 20 inches, legs over 30 inches, etc. And those guys didn't all use synthol.

No one on here has any issues with diet. We all have that in check. There's a guy on the steroid board who's a competitor with a thread saying the answer for him must be more gear. 3 or 4 of us (including a pro BBer) have told him it's first and foremost his diet, but he insists it's not.

You can't gain 90 more pounds or even 20 more pounds (pounds will = inches) doing the same thing you did to get you those first 90 pounds. Your body is happy where it's at. It's comfortable and will resist change. You will have to work harder and eat more than ever before to continue to gain at this point.

 

[the_alcatraz]

Synthoil?

Not that I would ever do this myself. I have read that the oil causes the fascia to stretch allowing for future growth.

Synthol <--- that's how it's spelled

may try that one day...lol i'm awefully curious

 

[cobracock1979]

CEO,

I repeat - Im not saying my muscles are unable to grow and I understand the general principles of what ur sayin bro. They ARE growing, which is why the fascia has become unbeardbly tight - the fascia round my biceps specifically, is not yielding to the growth. It may not be an issue for others, but everyone's different. My friends foreskin is too tight for his pr*ck and he has to have it removed...the Lord moves in mysterious ways!

I see where your comin from tho - ultimately diet is always the number 1 factor. Potentially eating a lot more CHO + creatine to really volumise the cells is an option I guess.

One thing that springs to mind is that the people who report localized growth from bicep injections on AAS, are more than likely experiencing a relaxation of the fascia do to the needle penetration/s. Im comin from that angle, ie is there some type of "accupuncture" technique advanced BB'ers use

Maybe a longshot...

Honestly right now Im very happy with the way I look. My goals are to initially lose the last of my fat, then be on a 1k calorie surplus for the next few months. Im looking for recomposition more now than intimidating size. Id rather avoid cramming 6000 cals in a day, for the time being...