![]() ![]() Many athletes spend no time on pliability - and a few might spend only a few minutes,” Tom says. “Among strength, conditioning, and pliability, at my age I spend roughly one-half of my time on pliability sessions. It’s critical to understand that pliability and flexibility are not the same. Start off by with pliability by using a TB12 Vibrating Pliability Roller or Sphere to prepare the muscles and nervous system for an optimal workout. Otherwise, you’ll start activating muscles that shouldn’t be activated.” Athletes often say, ‘I did ten reps!’ But what if after the fourth or fifth rep, their form begins breaking down? You need to make sure form comes first. Tom explains why (when form breaks down) it’s crucial to bring the exercise to a halt: “Other muscles are compensating for the muscle that should be working, and unless I stop, my brain will learn a new behavior - in this case, a negative one. ![]() When, during a set, the muscle is exhausted and near failure and exercise form starts to break down, it’s time to stop. In the video, Alex Guerrero emphasizes starting an exercise in an athletic, neutral position with the core muscles activated. ![]() “You should always start in a biomechanically neutral position-knees over feet, hips over knees, shoulders over hips, a firm core-because if you’re not in proper alignment, you’re conditioning your body to be out of balance.” “At TB12, we emphasize the importance of proper form during workouts,” Tom adds. ![]()
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