A
triangle is the strongest shape. Look anywhere and if strength is a
requirement you will find a triangle.
Nothing exhibits this more
clearly than they beautiful simplicity of one of the most efficient
machines ever devised by a human, the bicycle.
So it
is a shame then that when training articles, especially from cycling sources, talk about "strength"
they mostly do so in such a poor way. They immediately jump into the
details of exercises, sets and reps.
By
doing this they are missing two sides of the "Strength Triangle"
which is essential in order to properly conduct a strength training
program.
These
missing sides are "mobility" and "stability". The
third side is "resistance" and together it is these three
key things that make whole that is much greater than the some of its
parts in helping make you truly "strong".
Each
of these sides is a major area in its own right, each with dedicated
resources including full training programs and specialist books.
Do
each full justice then is beyond the scope of this blog. What I will
do though is, in some later articles, briefly cover what each of
the sides of the strength triangle entail and where more information
on each can be found..
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