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Utilizing Antagonistic Muscle Groups in Training
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Utilizing antagonistic muscle groups during workouts can lead to improved performance by allowing the muscles of one set to relax while the other is activated, thus creating a continuous cycle that allows for improved performance during sets. This method is particularly useful for muscles groups that are at least in part antagonistic to one another.
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The resting state of a muscle that undergoes regular flexibility training, can be different than that of a muscle that has not, which changes the conformation and the way myosin and actin work together.
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The resting state of a muscle that undergoes regular flexibility training, can be different than that of a muscle that has not, which changes the conformation and the way myosin and actin work together. Understanding these cellular mechanisms allows for better use and implementation of stretching as a tool to increase flexibility and range of motion.
ChapterUtilizing Antagonistic Muscle Groups in Training
EpisodeImprove Flexibility with Research-Supported Stretching Protocols
PodcastHuberman Lab
The concept of push-pull antagonistic muscles is a great way to improve performance while maintaining the same amount of rest time between sets.
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The concept of push-pull antagonistic muscles is a great way to improve performance while maintaining the same amount of rest time between sets. By alternating between push and pull sets, the opposite antagonistic muscle can relax and perform better on its next set.