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Do Muscles Push or Pull?
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jul 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Let’s hit the mailbag for this muscle-related inquisition.
On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, focuses in on contralateral muscle function, as well as the sliding filament theory, which states the sliding of actin past myosin generates muscle tension.
He also cites researched-based findings on the question, as well as shares a few personal muscle-related antidotes on the subject.
Don’t miss Dr. Richey’s latest knowledge drop to help grow your personal training expertise!
Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3q4RKoz
On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, focuses in on contralateral muscle function, as well as the sliding filament theory, which states the sliding of actin past myosin generates muscle tension.
He also cites researched-based findings on the question, as well as shares a few personal muscle-related antidotes on the subject.
Don’t miss Dr. Richey’s latest knowledge drop to help grow your personal training expertise!
Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3q4RKoz
Released:
Jul 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Integrated Flexibility Continuum: <p>NASM provides an integrated model of flexibility that includes corrective, active, and functional flexibility categories. The specific techniques used within the Integrated Flexibility Continuum are as follows:</p><p><em><strong>Integrated Flexibility Continuum</strong></em></p><p>Corrective Flexibility – designed to increase joint ROM for shortened muscles. It is specifically for the areas of hypomobility.</p><ul> <li>SMR/SMT/Foam Rolling</li> <li>Static Stretching</li></ul><p>Active Flexibility</p><ul> <li>SMR/SMT/Foam Rolling</li> <li>Active Isolated Stretching</li></ul><p>Functional Flexibility</p><ul> <li>SMR/SMT/Foam Rolling</li> <li>Dynamic Flexibility</li></ul><p>This episode talks about just because muscles “feel” tight doesn’t mean that they are in fact tight. Assessments are to be done to identify shortened muscles verses lengthened muscles. In an integrated model the progression from on type of flexibility category to another should be by The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey