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> there's nothing wrong with explosive movement. Actually there is, explosive movements cause injuries and decrease the effectiveness of any exercise because th
by curyous 12y ago
> there's nothing wrong with explosive movement.
Actually there is, explosive movements cause injuries and decrease the effectiveness of any exercise because the momentum they create reduces the load on muscles throughout the range of motion.
Explosive movement are pretty much the only way you can injure yourself when keeping good form. You should never do explosive movements unless there is some sport-specific application for it that you need. Moving weights slowly is a great way to get the ability to move fast when you don't have any weights on.
- omegaham 12y agoDisclaimer: I'm talking about Olympic lifts and sprints when I say "explosive movements." Clean and jerk and snatch are the primary ones. Secondary movements are things like kettlebell swings and Turkish get-ups. While they can be risky, I think that these exercises have benefits that outweigh the risk of injury, especially if you're using proper form. The biggest thing to remember is to lift what you're capable of and not to lift with your ego. No reason to risk yourself to get another 10kg unless you're a powerlifter.
- ChrisNorstrom 12y agoI'll second that. Muscles micro-tear (the natural process which causes your muscles to heal come back bigger) when the muscle elongates while under tension (due to an opposing force greater than the muscle generates) rather than when it contracts pulling weight up. So if you do a pullup, pull yourself up and lower yourself slowly. Same with weight lifting, pull up normally and lower the weight slowly. This discovery is still unknown by most gym trainers even though its importance is so great it should have already become standard practice. I'm amazed at how many people at the gym don't know this. It's jaw dropping.