Build Powerful legs in leaps and bounds: A jumping warm up can instantly make your legs stronger, say scientists in England. Men squatted nearly 18 pounds more after doing depth jumps– hopping from a bench to the floor and then immediately leaping vertically.
“The jumps alert your nerves, helping you recruit more muscle fibres during your next activity,” says study author Paul Comfort. Try four depth jumps 4 minutes before squatting.
If you’re looking to strengthen your core or how to increase the effectiveness of your programs, ask our physiotherapists about the right types of exercises for you and about our Prime Time Fit Program. Give us a call at (905) 849-4576
Comfort, P., & Kasim, P. (2007). Optimizing squat technique. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 29(6), 10-13.
For more info, contact Sheddon Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic at 905-849-4576.
We are located only 6 min East of Oakville Place and 4 min East of Whole Foods Market on Cornwall Rd.
The Burlington physio clinic is located only 6 min north-west of Joseph Brant Hospital and 2 min south-west of Mapleview Shopping Centre, on Plains Rd East.
