This will be a shorter post today but the takeaway is of the utmost importance to understand. A lot of people see the way somebody moves or feel how they themselves move and assume that's just the way things are. It is clear that force production can be increased as well as rate of force production, but what many people miss is that the actual mechanics of a movement can be improved, as well. And this isn't just limited to skills of a sport or weightlifting techniques, either. Specifically, what I have in mind are people's ability to decelerate as well as relearning movements post-injury. Each of these subjects is worthy of its own post, but for now I just want you to understand that anything your body does can be improved upon given the proper stimulus, attention to detail, and time.
The flip side to this is that proper movement can be diminished through improper training. Every time you practice a movement you are telling your nervous system that is how you want it done, regardless if that particular rep was of high quality or not. This is why, as I have written in the past, you should prioritize your training scheme for each day such that the skill of movements you care about improving the most are performed earlier in your training when you are in your least-fatigued state.
I will expand on the topics I brought up earlier in later posts, so, in the meantime, meditate on this thought and understand the importance of everything you do in your training. Comment, share, and spread the knowledge.
Charlie Cates, CSCS
Self Made®, Owner
Charlie Cates is a strength and conditioning specialist and the owner of Self Made® (http://selfmadefitness.com/) in Chicago, IL. He has worked with competitive and everyday athletes of all ages and ability levels, from 9-year-old kids to NFL MVP’s. He can be reached via e-mail at charlie@selfmadefitness.com.
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