MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
1787: Lifting Weights Is Best for Flexibility
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin detail why lifting weights is a superior way to gain functional flexibility when applied properly.
- What is functional flexibility? (3:09)
- The importance of your central nervous system (CNS) in being the governor of your body and assessing risk. (6:29)
- Ways to lift weights to improve functional flexibility. (15:43)
- #1 – Train with CONTROL. (16:03)
- #2 – Train in YOUR fullest range of motion. (20:25)
- #3 – Strengthen and train your body in ALL different planes. (27:09)
- #4 – Do correctional and mobility work OFTEN. (33:23)
- #5 – Do NOT overtrain. (39:49)
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