Category Archives: Random thoughts
QUESTION FOR COACH 9 (Frank Duffy)
Luka Kovacevic: Roughly said, do you think that CARs, PAILs/RAILs are more effective than dynamic flexibility during warm up from the injury prevention/reduction standpoint? I guess both are needed… Frank Duffy: I would say CARs are more effective prior to a workout because it’s slow, controlled, dynamic movement. Whereas, PAILs/RAILs have a static component due
QUESTION FOR COACH 8 (Lee Taft)
LUKA KOVACEVIC: When it comes to S&C, how can we be sure if something works better than something else? Testing is not a reliable method often… nor current science… Very often, we don’t even have enough time to try something else (or new) and wait for potential results… LEE TAFT: The best way to know
QUESTION FOR COACH 6 (Dr Nicholas Licameli)
LUKA KOVACEVIC: Do you think that looking up in a deadlift could result in damage of the intervertebral discs by multiplying “micro traumas” or cause some another obstruction? Short-term and long-term consequences… Dr. NICHOLAS LICAMELI: Is looking up during a deadlift a big deal in the short-term? As with many topics in exercise science, I
QUESTION FOR COACH 5 (BRET CONTRERAS)
LUKA KOVACEVIC: In my opinion, top pros like you, if do something by using theoretically not a proper form, should always mention and explain it. Something like: “Hey guys, this can interfere with your breathing pattern and could give you a neck/low back discomfort the least after a while (shoulder impingement etc…), but it