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Q&A: Isometrics, Conditioning, and Program Design

The Movement System Podcast

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Exploring Yielding and Overcoming Isometrics for Neuromuscular Adaptations

Yielding isometrics involve holding a weight and resisting the downward force for a duration, benefiting tendon strain and healing. On the other hand, overcoming isometrics entail pushing against an immovable object, maximizing motor unit recruitment for neuromuscular adaptations. This type of training enhances the neuromuscular pathway between the brain and muscles, optimizing muscle fiber firing, motor unit recruitment, and rate coding for increased force and power production.

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