Raj Chaudhari Episode 13 From the Ground Up Athletic Performance Podcast "Synapse CCR, Eccentric overload benefits and new solutions"

On Episode 13 I sit down with Raj Chaudhari the creator of the Synapse CCR, a custom calibrated pulley system that allows for individuals to perform eccentric overloads in positions and in methods that would have been previously impossible or dangerous. He spent many years involved with the tennis community, so naturally we do cover some considerations when preparing tennis and overhead athletes. We discuss the needs of the sport, lateral movement, rotational abilities, Running and  weight training for the sport. We cover the benefits of eccentric training and also talk about some of the areas that have given individuals pause in implementing it in training. We discuss the neural, physiological, and hormonal benefits of eccentrics as well as their ability to be build resilient structures. We shift our focus to talk about the synapse CCR and how it allows for Safe eccentric overloads in extremely specific joint angles. We discuss how it can be implemented in a rehab setting and I really like the idea of being able to lessen and self adjust tension as needed to facilitate work in compromised areas. We discuss the differing methods that it can be employed, for instance with overcoming isometrics and how you could utilize that to potentiate other desired movements. I was really interested when I first discovered the synapse and after hearing all of its possible benefits I am even more interested. This is a really inventive, safe, and time efficient way to provide substantial overload in just about any joint alignment you desire. Make sure to check out the Synapse CCR webpage to see some examples of its usage and check out the system as well. They provide a lot of great examples of how to utilize the machine and also rationale for eccentric overload on their Instagram account Synapse_CCR