
Pacey Performance Podcast
Isometrics for performance enhancement and rehabilitation with Connor Schoepp
Feb 8, 2024
Connor Schoepp, Director of Applied Sports Performance at Liberty University, discusses the critical role of isometrics in enhancing athletic performance and aiding rehabilitation. He highlights how isometrics improve motor learning, control, and can be specifically targeted to benefit athletes. The conversation also covers the logistical challenges of implementing isometric training and combining it with dynamic work and movement prep. Connor emphasizes the importance of isometrics in hamstring rehab and the progression from overcoming to yielding isometrics.
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- Isometrics improve motor learning, control, and can be specifically targeted to benefit athletes during their training and return to play phases.
- Isometrics play a crucial role in hamstring rehabilitation, helping restore neural pathways and reducing inhibitions in a progressive manner.
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The importance of isometrics in training
Isometrics can help athletes connect the dots on how to produce force in specific positions and vectors. They provide opportunities for motor learning and help isolate and target specific qualities. Isometrics are a versatile tool that can be incorporated into different phases of training to address different training goals.
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