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On this episode I sat down with Ben Yanes to discuss all kinds of interesting and relevant topics. We start the conversation by examining the value of following and teaching towards a model while also taking into considerations the apparent negative consequences of doing so. This is a really generalized point but It brings up a lot of great talking points that are discussed in detail later on. We probably all need a model along the way, but if you aren't changing along the way than you aren't really learning. Ben talks about how he has naturally progressed as he has continued to study the body and movement. We start the discussion by talking about ventilation and its role in movement, Ben details many PRI related concepts on the Inhale and the exhale and discusses the characteristics of both states. Ben shares the joint actions that tend to associated with said states. Most individuals tend to be on the inhaled end of the spectrum in regards to the two ventilation strategies. With that being said it's important to understand that all individuals will naturally need access to both ends of the spectrum.

Ben discusses the relationship of the Pelvis and Thorax and some of the common issues we may see in novice movers. Often times individuals aren't able to take advantage of the stack position, which is the position where the thorax and pelvis are aligned or stacked in beneficially in relation to one another. Ben states that many have limited movement opportunities from the start just based upon the relationship of their stack, they bias the flexion or extension, thus limiting the range of movement options in a given situation. We discuss what make an individual better or more proficient in an output based scenario where eccentric loading or yielding does not precede the motion.

Ben offers many practical explanations for why individuals may be great at one exercise that may be output or expansion driven and struggle to repeat the same results in a movement that is proceeded with a yielding phase. This discussion has a powerlifting tilt and can be useful to that sport, but the logic stated in the examples can be applied across the board to any methodologies of strength and conditioning. We discuss how field based athletes or athletes have different needs than those involved in barbell based sports such as powerlifting. We discuss how to best apply the concepts of yielding and compression to an event that is so fluid and dynamic in nature. Ben discusses the need to switch and deal with what I have familiarized my self with as (eccentric, isometric, concentric) but also the yielding and compression output properties. Ben Shares how yielding methods and dynamic means can be paired to benefit athletes in their overall development. Throughout the conversation Ben offers a well informed and thoughtful approach that is super applicable to multiple situations. I've noted how great Ben is to tailoring towards the needs of his clients, make sure to check out the links below for access to VSPC clinic with code to save $15, as well as links to Ben's Insta and awesome new platform!

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