NEW COVE STRENGTH CYCLE

We are excited to announce that we are on to a new strength cycle at the Cove. It is based on the works of Cal Dietz, a well-known strength coach in the college athletics community, called Tri-Phasic training.

This style of training focuses on the three different phases of a lift. By focusing on the different phases, we are able to develop the qualities of the tissue, tendons, and nervous system to not only become stronger but more powerful (how quickly those muscles contact) and durability (our ability to avoid injury).

We will work on these three phases for 2 weeks apiece. These phases include:

Eccentric – the lowering of the weight. Think of sitting back into your squat but at a slow tempo. This type of training puts the muscle under tension for a longer time.

Isometric – this is where we are holding the weights at a specific position. This develops not only strength in the position but helps recruit more muscle fibers to stabilize in that position.

Concentric – this focus in on driving the weight back up. This is where we work on our ability to fire our muscles quickly.

Every 2 weeks, we will focus on one of these phases (eccentric, isometric, and concentric). This type of training will not only develop strength but also power and our ability to resist injury.

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