ninjathletes🔥 Cupping looks powerful on IG… but does it actually do anything for performance?
A new 2025 PLOS ONE study put it under real pressure with university baseball athletes, and the results might surprise you.Researchers compared real cupping vs. placebo for 8 weeks, using strong suction vs. weak suction. And the outcome was clear: no boost in strength, power, VO₂ max, or athletic performance. 🏋️‍♂️🚫But here’s where things get interesting 👇
Cupping did help with recovery, especially in preseason. Athletes saw a 37% improvement in HRV 💓, meaning their nervous system bounced back faster between sessions. They also slept better 😴, with fewer disturbances and better daytime energy. Once the season started, the sleep benefits faded, but the recovery effect stayed.The message? Cupping isn’t a performance hack, it’s a recovery tool. And like all recovery tools, timing matters. It works best when training stress is high and adaptation is happening.✔️ -400 mmHg suction (not the weak stuff)
✔️ 15 minutes, twice per week
✔️ Upper back / shoulders 🫀
❌ Not a strength, speed, or power boosterUsed correctly, it can help your body recharge and your nervous system reset, just don’t expect magic on race day.PMID: 39999153Follow @ninjathletes for more deep dives into performance, science, and hidden health gems.#cuppingtherapy #recoveryscience #athleterecovery #sportsperformance #trainsmart

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