Quality Repetitions

Monday, March 08, 2010

With respect to repetition, the emphasis is on quality. Not only is poor execution of a movement ineffective for developing technique, it's counterproductive in the sense that it demands time and energy that could be put to better use, as well as creates similar but incorrect motor patterns with which the correct patterns must compete. Of course movements will not be perfect in the early stages of learning, and there will be few if any demonstrating true perfection throughout an entire lifting career. This doesn't mean learning technique is a futile endeavor---it simply means that conscious effort must be made to execute each repetition as precisely as possible for the given stage of development. In other words, sloppiness, laziness, and inattentiveness need to be avoided as much as possible. - From Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide For Athletes & Coaches. by Greg Everett

Ben practices his Tuck-Sits on the Rings.

Workout of the Day
"Helen"
3 rounds for time:
400m Run
21 Kettle Bell Swings(55lbs)
12 Pull-Ups

Posted by Justin Bacon on 03/08 at 12:08 PM

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