The "Law of Functional Progression" is the process of
mastering an exercise so you are at a state of balanced
mobility, active stability and integrated strength, and
necessary expressions of power.
I learned this though my internships, private conversations
and reading many articles on body mechanics and function.
For example, if you choose an exercise that does not fit
your current level of ability you dramatically increase the
chance of an injury. In other words, by following the "Law
Of Functional Progression" you set yourself up for success.
One of the main focuses of the firm and flatten your abs
program relates to proper exercise progression. Many people
can put exercises in routine, but very few can put them
together in a sequenced and precision manner to improve
motility, add stability, increase strength and develop
power.
There are few areas we must touch on to examine the "Law of
Functional Progression." As stated above if you tend to
break this law you will break yourself!
First and foremost is mobility.
Any time you alter the length tension relationship by
crossing any joint in the body you create the scenario for
possible shear, torque and or compression. You must
maintain instantaneous axis of rotation in order for
optimal function of each joint to occur. In other words, it
must spin like a top in the joint or the joint and
structures around it will wear down.
Altered length tension relationship of muscles crossing
these joints create altered instantaneous axis of rotation
of the joint itself. Stretching must be performed first in
the workout to establish normal joint mechanics. Proper
stretching creates an improved foundation in which correct
function may be retained in the neuromuscular system. In
the eBook package you get an in depth report on stretching
and flexibility.
Second in the hierarchy is stability.
Stabilization should be your primary objective once an
imbalanced system or weakness has been determined to exist
in an active stabilizing system crossing any joint in the
body. If a stabilization weakness is not present the
emphasis of progression is to move on to functional
strength. You should continue to focus on maintaining
optimal levels of stability. It is important to understand
stability and strength components may exist at the same
time in an exercise program. Determining this highly
exacting and precise means of exercise progression is the
proper ratio and placement of stability and strength
exercises.
Strength Training for better performance
These strength training exercises must be laid out in a
precise manner. The strength exercises must challenge and
prepare you in similar patterns of movement to be the most
successful. Movements such as pushing, pulling, bending,
squatting, twisting and lunging are the main movements.
These are important in any environment whether it is work,
sport or play. Once you have progressed to a necessary
level of stability and strength and have achieved the
objectives within that parameter you will move on to the
fourth law, power.
Power is often left out, but vitally important
Your last section in the progression is the development of
power. Power training is often overlooked and deemed not
necessary. Some theories suggest that power is only
beneficial for athletic performance and many rehabilitation
programs are under the wrong belief that power training
presents too much risk for the average person. This is just
not true. The power component of exercise progression is
absolutely essential providing that the mobility, stability
and strength objectives in the routine have been
implemented successfully.
Look at your current routine and ask yourself what four
areas (mobility, stability, strength, power) of "The Law of
Progression" are you aware of. I address these factors in
my eBook "Firm and Flatten Your Abs" and provide simple
tests to obtain muscle function of the core region. I talk
about abdominal coordination and upper and lower abdominal
strength.
This is used as a guide to your exercise program
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David Grisaffi is a Sports Conditioning Coach and holds
multiple certifications including three from the
prestigious CHEK Institute. Plus he is also the author of
the popluar selling e book, "Firm and Flatten Your Abs,"
which teaches you how to develop a ripped abdominal region.
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