Linkage vs. Leakage

March 26, 2009 by  
Filed under Kettlebell Tips

“Linked” joints are “compressed” with the tension of the surrounding muscles. The increased stiffness improves the transmission of the force up the chain with minimal waste. An example is “sucking the shoulder into the socket” during punches, overhead lifts, pull-ups, ect.

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