Resistance Training and Pain Killers - Could this Mix Help You Bulk Up?
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A new study shows that taking pain killers with resistance training can help you build muscle.
The study was performed over 12 weeks with all elderly subjects, so it may not have much effect on younger people (but they have not ruled that out). Each person was either given a ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or a placebo and worked out 3 times a week.
"We used 1200 milligrams a day for ibuprofen and 4000 milligrams per day of acetaminophen, which is the maximum over-the-counter daily dose," Dr. Trappe explained told Reuters.
He also stated that subjects taking ibuprofen experienced 40 to 60 percent more growth than those taking the placebo. The scientists were shocked by the results because they had expected the opposite, negative reaction from the pain killers.
Should we take pain killers before we workout?
If you're older than 60, I'd say definitely give it a try. The study showed big time improvement from taking pain killers before resistance training. If you're younger than that, you might want to try it, but they haven't proven any increase in muscle size with younger adults.
I'd use caution when taking too many substances which can damage the liver. I assume most serious bodybuilders are already hopped up on 50 different supplements before hitting the gym.
Here's more info about pain killers affecting muscle growth.
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on 5/27/2008
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