Unbalanced Load Training for Athletic Performance
by Joseph Marsit, MS, CSCS and Richard Timothy Mulder, PT, CSCS
NSCA Coach
April 2015
Vol 3, Issue 2
Integrating unbalanced load training into a strength or hypertrophy phase, or any workout program, can add a tremendous amount of demand on the lateral aspects of the core to help the athlete develop a strong core. Using unbalanced load training may help produce increases in athleticism, balance, and motor coordination without sacrificing strength or explosiveness.
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