They thought that athletes that worked out with my system…
“They thought that athletes that worked out with my system wouldn't be able to throw a ball because they'd be too muscle bound. Those are the misconceptions I had to go through for about 40 years.”
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People believed strength training made athletes inflexible, but functional training can enhance performance without sacrificing agility.
In simple terms: Strength training doesn’t limit agility.
Blend strength and mobility training.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- sports training
- rehab
- coaching
- athlete development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you test if strength limits agility?
- What evidence disproves the myth?
Overemphasis on stereotypes can ignore individual variation.