A friend of mine who is freakishly strong claims that bending nails had a distinct effect on his CNS that has stayed with him and improved tightness.
He's also into calisthenics and bodyweight stuff, tricking, outdoor gym stuff, unilateral movements, kettlebells, gymnastics, etc.
He obviously can lift a lot of weight and I find myself wondering whether these auxiliary activities improve the traditional powerlifts and if so, how and to what degree?
I've found that pistol squats and kettlebell exercises (swings, TGUs) really help improve tightness, breath control and balance and it *seems* to translate to the powerlifts but what do I know.
What do you guys think?
He's also into calisthenics and bodyweight stuff, tricking, outdoor gym stuff, unilateral movements, kettlebells, gymnastics, etc.
He obviously can lift a lot of weight and I find myself wondering whether these auxiliary activities improve the traditional powerlifts and if so, how and to what degree?
I've found that pistol squats and kettlebell exercises (swings, TGUs) really help improve tightness, breath control and balance and it *seems* to translate to the powerlifts but what do I know.
What do you guys think?