There isn’t something inherently wrong with doing “activation” exercises to contract muscles in their short position, but NEEDING to do them to be able to function indicates that there is a deeper issue. They should not be necessary for you to be able to train and move. Here is what should be considered.
00:47 The need for activation exercises comes from deficiencies in the way you are training
03:41 Question: What do you think of neuro activation for explosive movements
04:56 If you are going in to squat, your activation exercise is the squat
06:59 What’s on the market right now for activation could be significantly improved
07:49 We eliminate the need for activation exercises with good training and programming
10:39 When we start using internal intent cues the room for error goes up exponentially
12:01 We are meant to move, all of our stability needs to be in the context of movement
14:53 When it comes to stabilizing, you have to learn how to do it through motion
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