Q&A: Movement Pattern Exercises

Q: I have heard you mention that you base all of your workouts off of movement patterns. Could you explain this more and give me a few examples?

A: Movement patterns are the basic patterns or movements that your body moves in . There are six primary movement patterns:

1. Horizontal Push (bench press, push-up)
2. Horizontal Pull (rows)
3. Vertical Push (shoulder press)
4. Vertical Pull (lat. pulldown, pull-ups)
5. Squating (squats)
6. Deadlifting (deadlifts, RDLs)
7. Lunging (lunges)
8. Rotating/Twisting (wood chops)
9. Chest to Pelvis (sit-ups)
10. Pelvis to Chest (leg lifts)
11. Bending (hyperextensions)

By training this way you will prevent overtraining and muscle imbalances. Which will result in better gains, increases in strength and size , and less injuries.

Until Next Time, Have a Great Day!

Josh