010 Warming up - what does it really achieve?
Hypertrophy Past and Present
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The Science of Warm-Up: Maximizing Workout Effectiveness
This chapter explores the selection and order of exercises in a warm-up routine, emphasizing how physiological objectives impact performance and injury risk. It examines the effects of warming muscles on their functionality, touching on concepts like post-activation potentiation and how different warm-up techniques can influence strength and speed adaptations. Listeners are encouraged to understand the nuanced relationship between warm-ups and overall workout effectiveness, particularly regarding hypertrophy gains.
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