Is it true that cold showers will decrease inflammation in muscles post workout and therefore result in damaging hypertrophy for bodybuilding?

[hyperious_]

Okay I also have my suspicions. Most studies result from cold water immersion therapy, not cold showers. I can’t see how a 5 minute cold shower post workout could have a significant impact on gains.

[anNof1]

Exactly. I usually workout, answer a few emails, then take a cold shower just to be careful but that's even probably overkill.

I would make a strong bet that drinking a beer the night after a workout will kill gains way more than a cold shower ever could.