Your robust arms are useless without the necessary power.
Do you follow the advice of dedicating specific workout days to different body areas? Days like focusing on arms, legs, core, and so on? Well, there’s a flaw in this approach: many of these “days” primarily emphasize muscle mass development. If you’re new to fitness, you might wonder, “But isn’t muscle mass our goal?” Technically, yes, but solely focusing on muscle size is only part of the equation. Huge, bulky muscles are ineffective without the essential stability.
By “stability,” we mean your body’s capacity to stabilize, move, and control its joints. Even if you possess massive muscles, if your joints lack flexibility or strength, your power output will be limited. It’s like having strong muscles but restricted mobility, leaving you akin to someone wearing a life vest and arm floaties. Body stability, which involves maintaining your center of mass and balance, is crucial too. Despite having ample muscle mass, without stability, lifting a dumbbell could lead to wobbling and imbalance, endangering yourself and hindering the effectiveness of your workout.
Incorporate stability-building exercises alongside your usual strength-training routine. Single limb exercises that target one side of your body are excellent for enhancing stability. Utilizing a Bosu ball is also beneficial, but avoid combining it with weightlifting to prevent injury. Mixing too many exercises simultaneously can result in harm rather than progress.
