I have been becoming a bit obsessive lately in learning if all these Bosu ball movements (along with other stability) I see actually do much for fitness progression.
I am under the impression that using a BOSU with a beginner will help to more effectively build the mind to muscle link. But I question this rational.
Also, I see this trainer in my gym, who the lady does have a great physic, doing DB rows on a bosu ball. Is there much sense for a intermediate or advanced trainer in doing these movements in this unstable environment?
The way I see it, I always believed lifting on a stable surface will most safely allow me to lift as much as I can, producing the best stimulus for a muscle response. I guess the response Im looking for is muscle growth. I dont see much sense in progressing to a unstable environment. Unless Im going to compete in an event where Im seeing how many rows I can do on a Bosu ball.
The best movement with a bosu ball is the one where you throw it into a trash can. Lifting on unstable surfaces has recently been proven to do jack shit. I dont have the study around me but it was in the journal of strength and conditioning research 2 months ago.
Making the actual object lifted unstable will kick your ass though. Chaos squats and benches will most likely make you shit your pants.
T-Nation had a good mini article by cressey in this weeks newsletter. Basically it boiled down to training on unstable services is only good for injury rehab, and will cause more harm than good in healthy athletes.
I found unstable stuff to be alright for activation work. Other than that, they don’t do much for me. Lol@StormtheBeach; I cracked up at “will make you shit your pants”
I agree with all of the fellow T-Nation soldiers. Also, look at what a Bosu ball is- a half of a stability ball with a “stable” flat base. How unstable can a Bosu workout be? Stick with the basic movement patterns and exercises and use “common sense” variations of each accordingly. Fads come and go, but the basics stay around forever.
[quote]stillers21 wrote:
T-Nation had a good mini article by cressey in this weeks newsletter. Basically it boiled down to training on unstable services is only good for injury rehab, and will cause more harm than good in healthy athletes.[/quote]
I work in a physical therapy clinic. While I believe that the Bosu is fantastic for people who have proprioceptive issues or other general balance issues (injury rehab, etc.), I say they have no reason to be in a gym. All they do is provide a hazard for tripping over because people leave those pieces of shit all over the floor.
just stick with the basics and consistency. the more u start doing this fancy stuff the less youll make progress as far as muscle growth and strength. just cuz that lady does it doesnt mean u have to. girls have to do all this weird stuff just to stay entertained and get attention. the big guy u see sitting around at the gym resting 2-5 min between each set is the guy thats prolly the biggest and strongest