Overcoming vs. Yielding Isometrics
Overcoming vs. Yielding Isometrics: Two Tools, Two Very Different Jobs This article is general information, not medical advice. See the note at the end. Isometric exercise gets lumped into one bucket — “hold this position” — but that flattens out a distinction that actually matters. There are two very different types of isometric contraction, and they do two very different jobs. Mix them up, and you’ll either underload an athlete trying to get stronger, or overload a joint that’s supposed to be calming down. Here’s the honest, no-fluff breakdown: what overcoming and yielding isometrics actually are, how to perform each one properly, and...
Adductor training – Preventing Injuries
Hip Exercises to help Build Adductor Strength and Prevent Injury The adductors provide important support for your hips and lower body and contribute to hip strength and mobility. Incorporating exercises which target these muscles can help to improve mobility and decrease your risk of injury. Having strong hips is an integral part of injury prevention, sports performance, as well as maintaining mobility as you age. With respect to strength training, the adductors are often overlooked because they can be difficult to train properly In this blog, we’ll provide details about the function of the adductors, where they’re located, some exercises to strengthen them, and...
To Stretch or Not to Stretch?
The answer to this question will depend on many factors, such as what types of exercise and stretching you intend to do. Some do it everyday, some do it once a week, and some haven’t done it in years. Most of us probably learned how to stretch way back in elementary school in our PE classes. Today, those that still stretch might say it prevents injuries, improves performance, or just feels good all around. Those that don’t stretch usually admit that they should stretch, but just don’t work it in. Today, there is lots of science-backed research that explains the benefits of...