Andrew Huberman· PhD
There are a handful of studies that have looked at this immediately post, and it seems to even augment hypertrophy.
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The evidence is convergent. Multiple independent sources reach the same conclusion, the underlying mechanism is well-characterized, and even the field's most cautious voices treat it as worth doing.
There are a handful of studies that have looked at this immediately post, and it seems to even augment hypertrophy.
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Save the ice baths for non-resistance training days. Or, at the very least, avoid cold water immersion for at least 8 hours after resistance training, as this is when your muscles are in their prime for protein synthesis.
Hot water immersion (via bath or tub) is a simple, accessible way to boost training outcomes for most people.
Baths also reduced peripheral fatigue, supporting better neuromuscular recovery.
A post-workout hot bath enhanced strength gains by nearly 10%, twice the increase observed with a hot shower.
The bath group saw a 9.3% increase in maximal leg strength—nearly double the 4.5% for the shower group.