Beyond Injury Prevention: The Critical Role of "Turning On"
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Question- how do you start your sessions with your athletes? I know you are following us here so odds are you are already doing this, but many “out there” are still not convinced. In Triphasic Training II, we introduced the Turn On Phase—a crucial upgrade to what most people call “warm-up.” This phase isn’t just about body temperature. It’s about activating the correct muscles, reinforcing movement patterns, and optimizing output. “Some coaches believe warm-up activities are a waste of time... Others may pay lip service while their athletes goof around... Then there are those who treat warm-ups as essential to preventing injury and maximizing performance.” Here’s a quick method to implement today along the lines of warming up to maximize performance. You can add this as part of your warm up or in your main programing. Enter the “Toe-Glute Sequencing Cue” It’s scary simple—but brutally effective for cleaning up hip extension.
It works because the big toe is neurologically tied to glute max. Fire one, and the other follows. We’ve seen this cue improve hip extension mechanics in minutes—even in high-level athletes. Seriously—give this a shot today. 👉Want more Turn On methods like this? Get them in Triphasic Training II https://triphasic2.com << order here All the best, Mike and Cal PS - Here is what Rich S had to say: "I've been eagerly awaiting *Triphasic Training II*, and it does not disappoint. This resource is a must-read for every coach and fitness professional looking to elevate their training methodologies. https://triphasic2.com << order here If you do not want to get this newsletter, we will miss you, sniff sniff, but you can unsubscribe by clicking the link below and -poof- we are gone. |
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