Hypertrophy Past and Present 022 How intra-workout carbohydrates reduce supraspinal CNS fatigue
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Oct 19, 2025 Explore the fascinating world of Steve Reeves' classic workout routine, emphasizing orange juice and honey as a training staple. Discover the surprising science behind carbohydrate mouth-rinsing and its role in combatting supraspinal CNS fatigue during strength training. Learn how carbs can enhance performance differently than creatine and how perceived effort influences motor unit recruitment. Plus, practical tips on incorporating carbohydrate strategies into your regimen to maximize your gains!
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Silver-Era Juice And Honey Ritual
- Steve Reeves and Reg Park drank orange juice mixed with honey and sipped it during training as a common Silver-Era practice.
- Reg Park even suggested honey combined with juice produced superior results when affordable.
Mouth Rinse Reveals Central Fatigue
- Carbohydrate mouth-rinsing improves performance despite no ingestion, indicating a central (brain) effect.
- This proves supraspinal CNS fatigue occurs during strength training and can be modulated centrally.
Perception Limits Motor Recruitment
- Marcora's psychobiological model links motor command to perceived effort and a maximum tolerable perception limit.
- Any additional discomfort reduces attainable motor unit recruitment at failure by occupying that effort budget.