Isolation strength training

For many years I have completed online Zoom consultations with people from all over the world to help them create a training program that caters to their specific needs. Often these programs are designed with the intention of restoring function to a faulty movement or correcting muscle imbalances causing chronic pain. People were often surprised when the corrective program did not include an exercise for every muscle group, and I was regularly asked the question, “Do I need more exercises so I can develop strength into other muscles?” I have seen a big shift in the last 10-15 years towards functional training, which is a good thing, however, there is still a lack of understanding as to what these movements do. In this article I will explain why you do not need an exercise for each muscle group and to focus your training on improving movement patterns.

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