Could the use of movements with a specific concentration on muscle group activation/utilization with the use of little to no weight lead to increased neuromuscular coordination?
I realize that beginners would already experience a great increase in neuromuscular coordination without any specialized training. But I wonder if the incorporation of very low intensity movements would improve the neuromuscular coordination above and beyond that from ?beginner gains?, thus leading to an increased rate of strength development. And further, does this have a place in the development of more advanced athletes? Any thoughts?
Sure it will produce neuromuscular coordination, especially for beginners. Multi joint movements like squats, cleans,etc. should first be performed with light weight/intensities(for about a week only) to develop the proper motor patterns for that movement…then add the weight. However, if you’re an advanced lifter, you should already have developed a good degree of neuromuscular coordination, so why would you opt for light intensities? Unless, of course, your doing rehab or need to correct a poor habbit that has developed in your form.