Concentric / Reactive

Every activity we preform, weather on the playing field or during everyday activities, require individuals to react and generate force quickly to certain demands place on our structure. Concentric/reactive training can enhance one’s ability to dynamically stabilize, reduce and produce forces at speed that are functionally applicable to the task at hand. If we do not train the CNS to recruit muscles quickly, when met with a demand that requires one to react quickly. The nervous system will not be able to respond appropriately. This training is not just for athletes it’s for everybody because it is a important component to enhance function, performance and decrease the risk of injuries. Keeping your programming in micro and macro cycles never lets the body get acclimated. We are building better athletes one day at a time at Underground Fitness Athletes.

Box jumps

When doing box jumps make sure you are getting full hip extension on your jump and building sound landing mechanics is the most important thing, not height. Leave your ego at the door because there are no box-jump world championships. Without full hip extension, you'll limit the carryover to explosive lifts and athletic events, thus minimizing the training effect. The box jump is used to build power and explosiveness. We monitor how many jumps and implement them into our athletes programs. They are done at the first of the workout to make sure the athlete is warm ready and not tired. Underground Fitness Athletes are Building Better Athletes One day at a time. #manwejustgetshitdone 

Overcoming Isometric for Sticking Points

Overcoming Isometric is effective for busting through sticking points. 15% more force Isometrically than you can concentrically. Producing greater force during the weakest part of your lifts is the key to pushing past sticking points and busting plateaus. You’re not only overloading the weak region, but also programming your CNS to be aggressive. We use isometric movements because it’s a muscular contraction where the joint angle and muscle length don’t change. So if you want change and at the same time improvements we can provide that at Underground Fitness Athletes. #manwejustgetshitdone