BIOMECHANICS

Biomechanics is the study of how forces affect human structure. Every exercise and physical challenge directly involves these forces and human anatomy. While we might exercise for physiological, hormonal, or emotional benefits, these are ultimately the result of a physical interaction. To truly understand exercise, we must recognize the fundamental physics and biological structures at play. Understanding biomechanics gives us a solid way to analyze and improve exercise, helping us cut through common training myths.

 

Smarter Decisions Through Biomechanics

An understanding of biomechanics empowers you to make logical, targeted, and specific decisions. This allows you to achieve greater and longer-lasting benefits. If long-term success is your goal, it's wise to:

• Train within your joint's natural range of motion limits

• Design exercises that impose higher forces in your stronger, more durable positions

• Apply lower forces in your weaker, more vulnerable positions

• Progress your training wisely and intentionally

 

These factors are essential and often overlooked:

• Moment Arm

• Resistance Profile

• Implications of Inertia, Speed, and Changes in Speed

• Properties of Resistance

• Factors Influencing Range of Motion

• Progression