Balanced Training Approach
Will, Chris, and Cedric emphasize the importance of a balanced training program that includes compound movements and targets various movement patterns. They discuss how neglecting certain muscle groups can hinder overall strength and resilience. Cedric highlights the benefits of incorporating conditioning to enhance recovery and drive strength improvements.In this clip
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How Strength Training Can Help You Get Stronger, Faster, and Healthier
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Explain the types of movement patterns for weight training and how to create a balanced program
I'm trying to categorize my workout exercises. I have these categories so far: Cardio, Core, Horizontal Pull, Horizontal Push, Vertical Pull, Vertical Push, Legs - Pull, Legs - Push, Multi-plane, Skill, Flexibility/Mobility, Dynamic Stretches, Warm up. Does it look well? In the warm-up, I have three kinds of exercises: blood flow (e.g., burpees, crawling), mobility (joints warm-up, support hold work, German hangs, ...), and positional drills (plank hold, arch hold, hollow hold, ...).
Is full-body gym training (strength) better than breaking it up into muscle groups (e.g., chest-back, leg day, shoulders-biceps-triceps) as discussed in the episode Fitness Toolkit: Protocol & Tools to Optimize Physical Health | Huberman Lab Podcast #94 and the clip Torso Training Insights?