Creating an Effective, but Imbalanced Strength and Conditioning Program
Written on October 30, 2011 at 6:01 pm, by Eric Cressey
It might sound counterintuitive, but the best strength and conditioning programs are actually imbalanced…by design. Check out this free webinar for details.
This looks like a great package, but I’m curious if it includes a program dedicated to fixing specific areas of the body. I recently had a rotator cuff issue that has left my right arm/shoulder very weak, although MRI didnt show any structural damage. Ive also had an issue with my right lower back that I’d like to clear up. If I was confident that those two issues would be resolved in a reasonable amount of time I’d certainly become a customer.
Thanks for yet another great webinar. I recently completed Maximum Strength from which I reached my personal best in my bench press and have now started Show and Go. Cant wait to see further results!
I always come away from Eric Cressey’s articles or webinars with a ton more usable knowledge that’s worth its weight in gold. Thanks alot Eric and please keep ’em coming:)
Eric great stuff as everyone says, but I am concerned you think this is an imbalanced workout. Balance is a special word precisely because it does NOT mean equal. Balance is not making things equal out in a workout or even working to make pushing equal to pulling, but making them correct. A “Balanced Workout”, seeks to work the body in a way to bring about a desired proportion/balance (not equality). When I balance my tennis racket, I don’t make the weight of one side match the other, but bring more weight to the handle side to achieve the balance of the racket to bring balance to my game. Balance can be 70-30 or even 90-10. So while your terms may get much needed attention to this area, IMO you should teach folks the value of working for desired balance, and that the balance in the workout and body does not mean for things to be equal.
Super content though, congrats!
Great stuff…I will need to listen to this about 10 more times to absorb all of the info! As someone new to personal training/coaching, I really appreciate having you as a resource.
I’ve always found it extremely important to focus on what you are doing between sets. I think people really lose focus between sets – and think that they are optimizing their workout routine by resting.
Instead of resting they could be doing mobility exercises, stretching, ab work, or isolation exercises. Stay active!
November 1st, 2011 at 8:34 pm
I learned.
November 1st, 2011 at 9:54 pm
Thanks Eric. Great stuff as always. Will be seeing you guys in November for Functional Core Strength.
November 2nd, 2011 at 7:14 am
Nice Eric, all your webinars have been great. Cheers
November 2nd, 2011 at 10:13 am
This looks like a great package, but I’m curious if it includes a program dedicated to fixing specific areas of the body. I recently had a rotator cuff issue that has left my right arm/shoulder very weak, although MRI didnt show any structural damage. Ive also had an issue with my right lower back that I’d like to clear up. If I was confident that those two issues would be resolved in a reasonable amount of time I’d certainly become a customer.
Thanks!
November 2nd, 2011 at 10:18 am
Eric,
Good as always; may want to dampen sound of projector’s fan. It drowned out your voice on a couple of slides. Take care.
November 2nd, 2011 at 12:42 pm
Thanks for yet another great webinar. I recently completed Maximum Strength from which I reached my personal best in my bench press and have now started Show and Go. Cant wait to see further results!
November 4th, 2011 at 3:55 am
I always come away from Eric Cressey’s articles or webinars with a ton more usable knowledge that’s worth its weight in gold. Thanks alot Eric and please keep ’em coming:)
November 4th, 2011 at 4:48 am
Eric – great stuff as always! Keep it coming. Thank you for your desire to share the knowledge and educate others in the field.
November 5th, 2011 at 12:08 am
Eric great stuff as everyone says, but I am concerned you think this is an imbalanced workout. Balance is a special word precisely because it does NOT mean equal. Balance is not making things equal out in a workout or even working to make pushing equal to pulling, but making them correct. A “Balanced Workout”, seeks to work the body in a way to bring about a desired proportion/balance (not equality). When I balance my tennis racket, I don’t make the weight of one side match the other, but bring more weight to the handle side to achieve the balance of the racket to bring balance to my game. Balance can be 70-30 or even 90-10. So while your terms may get much needed attention to this area, IMO you should teach folks the value of working for desired balance, and that the balance in the workout and body does not mean for things to be equal.
Super content though, congrats!
November 8th, 2012 at 10:30 am
I distilled the following:
Move more often, in a bigger range, in more ways.
November 9th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Great stuff…I will need to listen to this about 10 more times to absorb all of the info! As someone new to personal training/coaching, I really appreciate having you as a resource.
November 12th, 2012 at 11:34 am
I’ve always found it extremely important to focus on what you are doing between sets. I think people really lose focus between sets – and think that they are optimizing their workout routine by resting.
Instead of resting they could be doing mobility exercises, stretching, ab work, or isolation exercises. Stay active!