Muscle confusion theory applied to PE??

**Jrich44** · 01-09-2016

Hey guys, what do yall think about applying the muscle confusion theory to PE in order to maximize speed and the amount of gains? I'm an Exercise Physiologist and I'm just trying to applying my knowledge to possibly benefit our journeys.

**TheGreatDivider** · 01-09-2016

Wasn't muscle confusion debunked years ago? I'm pretty sure that's why it fell out of favor, along with heavy duty training.

**Jrich44** · 01-09-2016

Originally Posted by TheGreatDivider

Wasn't muscle confusion debunked years ago? I'm pretty sure that's why it fell out of favor, along with heavy duty training.

In a sense yes. Progressive overload is really the main ingredient in gaining muscle but I think it's still beneficial to constantly switch things up while overloading. Not sure if it applies to PE or not.

**TheGreatDivider** · 01-09-2016

Originally Posted by Jrich44

In a sense yes. Progressive overload is really the main ingredient in gaining muscle but I think it's still beneficial to constantly switch things up while overloading. Not sure if it applies to PE or not.

But muscle confusion isn't progressive overload, it's an old theory that you have keep switching up exercises, sets, rep, and temp to "confuse" the muscle. Pretty much worthless for strengthening neural connections needed to move heavy weights, but a great sales pitch for P90X.

I seriously doubt it will work for PE. Considering how long it takes to gain, and how if you stop a routine that is working to "confuse" your penis you might be stalling gains. PE works more like progressive overload, except for the decondition breaks, it's closer to a cycling PO with layoffs.

**Jrich44** · 01-09-2016

Originally Posted by TheGreatDivider

But muscle confusion isn't progressive overload, it's an old theory that you have keep switching up exercises, sets, rep, and temp to "confuse" the muscle. Pretty much worthless for strengthening neural connections needed to move heavy weights, but a great sales pitch for P90X.

I seriously doubt it will work for PE. Considering how long it takes to gain, and how if you stop a routine that is working to "confuse" your penis you might be stalling gains. PE works more like progressive overload, except for the decondition breaks, it's closer to a cycling PO with layoffs.

Great reply bro. Thanks for the info. I guess that idea goes out the window lol

**Cavalier** · 01-09-2016

For the most part I don't think it applies. As long as you are gaining stick with a regular consistent routine. If you hit a plateau then try a different more advanced exercise and stick with that. Consistency is the key to success.

Now with that being said, after you are well conditioned and have hit a stubborn plateau that you can't break, there is this theory that is similar to what you are talking about. Shocking routines- for the advanced trainee This should not be used as part of your regular routine, it's just a method to try and break a plateau.

**Big Al** · 01-09-2016

Originally Posted by Cavalier

For the most part I don't think it applies. As long as you are gaining stick with a regular consistent routine. If you hit a plateau then try a different more advanced exercise and stick with that. Consistency is the key to success.

Now with that being said, after you are well conditioned and have hit a stubborn plateau that you can't break, there is this theory that is similar to what you are talking about. Shocking routines- for the advanced trainee This should not be used as part of your regular routine, it's just a method to try and break a plateau.

I agree with much of the above- although for advanced trainees stuck in a rut, a period of "freestyle" training can be beneficial. The goal of that period would be to test unused methods to assess them for the next potential routine.

**Jrich44** · 01-09-2016

Hey thanks alot for the great advice guys. I'll definitely take that into consideration and only use it if I stall. Thanks again.

**dmizzle** · 01-09-2016

I think muscle confusion relates to everyone differently. Some respond, some don't. In my opinion, you need to switch up routines or increase work load to keep gaining. For some dicks, switching routines works. For some dicks, increasing load works. So it all depends on the individual. Everyone has to experiment on their own to see what works. Because obviously, we are all so different and respond different.