RKC Training Log – 1/14/2011

Friday was a relatively heavy day consisting almost exclusively of unilateral movements. A unilateral movement is when one limb works independently of another to move a weight. For example, a barbell bench press is a bilateral movement, because both of your limbs are moving the same weight. However, a double military press with two kettlebells is actually unilateral, because each limb is moving a weight independently of the other, regardelss of the fact that they are both working simultaneously.

Many people neglect the benefits of unilateral training, or perhaps they neglect to realize the inherent risks of only training bilateral movements. With bilateral movements, your dominant side will naturally bear more of the load. Overtime, this can lead to imbalances and weaknesses. Unilateral movements help correct these imbalances and weaknesses. A good program should include both plenty of bilateral and unilateral movements.

Enjoy, and give this one a shot!

Friday was a relatively heavy day consisting almost exclusively of unilateral movements. A unilateral movement is when one limb works independently of another to move a weight. For example, a barbell bench press is a bilateral movement, because both of your limbs are moving the same weight. However, a double military press with two kettlebells is actually unilateral, because each limb is moving a weight independently of the other, regardelss of the fact that they are both working simultaneously.

Many people neglect the benefits of unilateral training, or perhaps they neglect to realize the inherent risks of only training bilateral movements. With bilateral movements, your dominant side will naturally bear more of the load. Overtime, this can lead to imbalances and weaknesses. Unilateral movements help correct these imbalances and weaknesses. A good program should include both plenty of bilateral and unilateral movements.

Enjoy, and give this one a shot!