Know your name

Getting the true potential from your muscles and body parts, key word parts, all parts have names. Each time I work out, I go through a pre check; what I want to achieve in my work out, the time frame I am looking at. I use numbers as set points in my work outs, an example. Today I will do 250 sit ups straight, within 7mins. Now other portion to this goal is, using the correct muscles to achieve this goal. Working the abs, requires your shoulders, legs, lower back and arms. Now you have an understanding of the major groups you will be using to target your abs. Now call them by their names to gain the inner strength, to push you towards your goal. A simple comprehension;  usually woman have fun and name their breasts. “ You want to do such and such with cindy”, you would know as to which breast the female is talking about  she being your partner. Now she knows where your attention will be and prepares herself for it. It is the same with your workout, name your muscles, so when you need them, call and they will be ready and waiting for your command.

This really comes into effect when you’re at the end of your work out and you feel tired, and you’re focused on doing your last set. In common scenarios, your telling yourself, “this is it, just one more, just one more, I can to this.” This is not wrong in doing, but you’re not addressing your muscle in use.

“Sensei (chest muscle) work with me, and give me the strength to do this final push” (example). Now you placed focus on your chest and subconsciously unlocking additional power to the chest muscle groups. Use this technique and combine it with your works and let me know what your experience.