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High Intensity Conditioning for Mass
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 2:30 am
by IronBearRU
Can you build muscle while doing heavy sled pushes and sprints?
Re: High Intensity Conditioning for Mass
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 3:10 am
by BritBulk
Absolutely. Look at sprinters' legs. Pure power.
Re: High Intensity Conditioning for Mass
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 3:40 am
by Peterdyday
The anaerobic demand of sleds is perfect for hypertrophy.
Re: High Intensity Conditioning for Mass
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 4:35 am
by CoachIronwell
I find it helps with work capacity during my main lifts.
Re: High Intensity Conditioning for Mass
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 5:30 am
by IronBearRU
Does it affect your squat recovery though?
Re: High Intensity Conditioning for Mass
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 6:45 am
by BritBulk
Not if you keep the volume manageable. Two sessions a week.
Re: High Intensity Conditioning for Mass
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:30 am
by Peterdyday
Agreed. Don't overdo it or your CNS will fry.
Re: High Intensity Conditioning for Mass
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 8:05 am
by CoachIronwell
Sled pulls are also great for the posterior chain.
Re: High Intensity Conditioning for Mass
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 8:45 am
by IronBearRU
What weight are we talking on the sled?
Re: High Intensity Conditioning for Mass
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:20 am
by Peterdyday
Bodyweight equivalent is a good starting point.