These are the 6 major movement patterns that athletes should focus on developing vs. thinking about muscles.
Yes, some of the exercises will be the same as if you’re training focused on muscles.
But it’s the mindset that makes the difference when it comes to program design.
Thinking “movement patterns” not “muscles” is going to be old hat for those of you who have followed any of my programs.
But a refresher never hurts, plus I give some other details here and there that might help you move better.
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When you look at sport (or life) as a series of movements, you can see how these movement patterns apply.
So instead of thinking about walking up stairs as using your glutes, quads, calves and hamstrings, in which case you’re missing a whole shit load of stabilizer muscles working when you’re balancing on one foot, you simply see it as a Lunge movement pattern.
Minimalism at its best.
Sure there are times when thinking about muscles is necessary. I’m not saying throw it out.
For example – if you sit on your butt all day, your glutes are likely in a coma.
So, activation exercises specifically for your sleepy glutes is a great idea, especially as part of your warmup before any lower body work.
But for the most part, thinking movements, not muscles, is going to be more beneficial for you.
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