Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 1787: Lifting Weights Is Best for Flexibility
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Apr 7, 2022 Explore how lifting weights can enhance functional flexibility, defying traditional beliefs. The speakers emphasize the vital link between strength and flexibility, warning against relying solely on flexibility without strength. You'll learn about the importance of control and proper form in weightlifting to optimize workouts and reduce injury risks. They also discuss how hydration and nutrition significantly influence performance and joint health, advocating for a balanced approach to training that includes mobility work.
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Functional Flexibility
- Lifting weights is the best way to achieve functional flexibility, which is range of motion with strength and control.
- Many people who lift weights appear tight due to training in limited ranges of motion, causing the CNS to restrict movement for joint protection.
Flexibility vs. Stability
- Sal DiStefano had a client with hypermobility who suffered repeated injuries due to lack of strength.
- Justin Andrews trained a gymnast and yogi, both with impressive flexibility, yet lacked stability during strength exercises.
CNS and Muscle Tightness
- The central nervous system (CNS) controls muscle tightness and looseness.
- It restricts movement in untrained ranges to protect joints, leading to perceived tightness in weightlifters.