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Exercise of the Month - November 2009: “Focus on the Weak Links”
I love sitting down with clients for the first time and gathering initial verbal feedback to asses their health history, outline goals, etc… In addition, taking them through their first few workouts is always an interesting process as many simple movements display some of their weaknesses. Whether it be one limb weaker than another, or one joint less mobile than another, the first few sessions reveal a lot.
One strong piece of advice I bestow on clients is to focus on their “weak links.” That is, determine what areas need the most work and channel your energy there. Personally, I focus on low back strength, hip mobility, and right glenohumeral (shoulder) stability. A lunge, squat, or even picking up a pencil off the ground exposes an individual’s weakness. Work on that weak link and the whole chain strengthens!