He means like for instance Benni's deadlifting style, before he rolls the bar to him he pops his bum back and actively stretches his hammys and as soon as it rolls to him his hamstrings switch from an eccentric to concentric contraction and then are fully loaded.
Basically the reason behind this is obvious, a more lengthened muscle will have a stronger contractile force, and thats what we want.
For the squat its like pushing your hips back to sit down, your actively stretching the hammies and when you bounce out of the hole you go straight into a concentric.
Im not sure if its exactly like a stretch reflex but I think stretch reflex is within the muscle where as stretch shortening cycle is the connective tissue.
Squat definitely though
The stretch shortening cycle can be applied to virtually all movements - from picking up a barbell, pressing it, squatting it, or even to throwing a tennis ball.
Do you utilise the power of the stretch shortening cycle in your lifts?
I only recently learned what it is, and found that, by utilising this in my technique, it enables me to steer my efforts in the right direction.
Are you thinking about this whilst you train?
The stretch shortening cycle can be applied to virtually all movements - from picking up a barbell, pressing it, squatting it, or even to throwing a tennis ball.
Do you utilise the power of the stretch shortening cycle in your lifts?
I only recently learned what it is, and found that, by utilising this in my technique, it enables me to steer my efforts in the right direction.
Are you thinking about this whilst you train?
Indeed, Minh introduced me to SSS. And I have discussed the concept at length with a few of the top lifters at MU. And now, I am brining it to the table here. If you don't want to contribute Gawain, then don't! Remember this - it's a forum!
Lmao? I chose not to didn't I?
Loosen your pantyhose Champ your dorothy dixers aren't going to make people stronger. Ooopps....contributed :S
gawain is my brother and i love him, but he has a bigger head than me
I have no idea what the strength shortening cycle is, but considering I'm much taller than Minh I guess he's a master of it. At 5ft11" I seem to be a bit tall compared to the russians and Ed Coan, so i'd like to hear about this shortening cycle.
I'm not sure if you joking mac or serious..?
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