Motor unit recruitment and mechanical tension | Sangeet Nath

Achieving your first wide-grip, overhand pull-up requires more than just “trying harder.” It comes down to specific strength adaptations, neuromuscular control, and progressive overload. Here's how I did it: 1. Slow Eccentric Pull-Ups (Negatives) Eccentric muscle actions (lowering under control) allow you to handle greater loads than concentric actions, making them one of the most effective tools for strength development. Slow eccentrics increase: Motor unit recruitment Time under tension Struct

Olympic Medalist Leg Training🏅 Even if the barbell IS your sport, a kBox can be an invaluable tool for foundational strength and conditioning 🏋️‍♂️ Watch Olympic Medalist Weightlifter Hampton Morris do it right, making sure he gets a novel stimulus and maximal carryover: Max. Intent ⚡ Getting the most out of the motor-unit recruitment force production benefits of variable resistance Correct Load ⚖️ Relatively low inertia (for a 250kg high-bar squatter) allows for a focus on dynamic, explosive

Basically: Body awareness = feel Feel is improved by more motor neuron recruitment. Strength training increases motor neuron recruitment. Going slow helps YOU feel it Pressing into the ground/a wall, etc, helps force your body to use the right muscles (if you have any compensations that would make it harder) I hope it serves you! | Jack LaTorre