The APX Physiology Podcast

Internal Vs External Mechanics

March 02, 2023 Chris Knott Season 1 Episode 206
The APX Physiology Podcast
Internal Vs External Mechanics
Show Notes

In this episode I discuss the main difference between compound and isolation movements, when and why one is more applicable and how this affects our programme design.
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I also go through the concept of internal vs external mechanics. External mechanics of when machines are strongest and weakest has become incredibly popular in the past 5 years. This being said, understanding external mechanics is somewhat superfluous without a sound knowledge of functional anatomy. I give examples here of why this is so important when client struggle to feel muscles properly.
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Finally there is practical application of what to do with the information delivered in the podcast and how it can help your training/treatment business