Absolute's Reactive Strength Visual
Rethinking Reactive Strength: A New Approach to Training Protocols
We Disagree
As stated in multiple articles (see below), we disagree with the current definition of reactive strength. We find it to be incomplete, inaccurate, and, now, with a coherent understanding of internal strength training, not a definition that allows for the construction and design of training protocols that stimulate the development of reactive strength. The antiquated definition is undoubtedly leading to illogical training that fails to stimulate the development of reactive strength, thereby contributing to the connective tissue injuries observed throughout modern sports at all levels.
This visual representation allows strength practitioners to grasp the reality of reactive strength: it is an emergent behavior resulting from the synergy between the top-down central nervous system (CNS) and the bottom-up connective tissue.
Resources that will provide more context to Absolute’s definition of Reactive Strength:
Establishing Point B: Reactive Strength
To continue in our series on Establishing Point B, which focuses on the four fundamental physical capacities any athlete should possess to achieve an optimal level of high performance is the quality known as Reactive Strength. Reactive strength is not a new term, but definitely might not be in the lexicon of many coaches due to a misunderstanding of what…
Hamstring Injuries: Understanding the Internal Ecology of Injury
Throughout time, injuries to the hamstring have perplexed those in sport performance and sports medicine. From the understanding of injury mechanisms, proper rehabilitation, and training for return to sport have constantly provided a challenge for those in the field of athlete management. We at Absolute accept that challenge and would like to prov…
The Hamstrings: A New Ecology
Topics discussed in this meeting: Mechanism of hamstring injury (consensus review) Effects of injury Neuromuscular inhibition (neural network compromised) Eccentric weakness Select hamstrings atrophy Shift in knee flexor torque-joint angle relationship [biological & neurological] (