Functional Arms Training for Size & Performance

Basic Fit20 Jun, 2023Health

As many of you know I?m an ardent advocate for improving body mechanics, technique, & muscle function. The best way to do this is by performing the basic foundational movement patterns consistently & frequently with eccentric isometrics. These foundational movements include what I refer to as the ?Big 7? which I discuss in my book MOVEMENT REDEFINED and consist of the squat, hinge, lunge, horizontal pull, horizontal push, vertical pull, and vertical push. In fact, most of my clients perform each of these basic movement patterns 3-6x per week in conjunction with some form of eccentric isometric protocol. For instance just the simple modification of performing bicep curls while standing on one leg can oftentimes produce greater mechanical tension and metabolic stress to the biceps for reasons I?ll explain throughout the article.