Episode #176 Core Training For Rotational Athletes and Why Visible Abs are Overrated for Athletes

Muscles and Management

In this episode of the podcast, Gerry and Mike dive into the culture of the six-pack and how detrimental it is to young athletes. Gerry believes there is too much attention on the aesthetics, and in the episode he goes into detail on what athletes SHOULD be focused on to increase performance.
Gerry discusses basic variations of programming rotational strength, the force-velocity curve, anti-rotational strength/force output, determining weaknesses in movement, and much more! You do not want to miss this episode if you are an athlete or a parent of an athlete looking to increase core strength and performance!
Episode Timestamps
0:36 - “Letting Go” on the Holiday

5:25 - Performance > Aesthetics

8:20 - Abs are an Indication of Low Body Fat, Not Strength

12:55 - The Culture of the Six-Pack

18:00 - Rotational Output and Measuring Growth

22:35 - Resistance Training for Core and Rotational Strength

30:00 - Don’t Let Gains in Young Athletes Fool You

35:00 - Force Output

38:30 - Focusing on Speed or Power & Rotational Programming

All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!

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