Using Unloaded Non-Linear Movement to Improve Performance
by Kevin Mullins Jr, CSCS
Personal Training Quarterly
September 2019
Vol 6, Issue 2
This article aims to explore why unloaded non-linear training can be an effective modality for personal trainers, strength coaches, and exercise enthusiasts, as well as present the benefits, possible implications, and methods that can be implemented into a current training program.
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