Can you exercise by flexing

In summary, does flexing build muscle? It certainly appears so based on the scientific literature. While probably not going to replace the weight room, it certainly does provide muscular and neurological benefits.

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September 30th, Building Muscle by Flexing. A Study on Thought Power. Flexing Muscles Exercises. Move 1: Plantar Flexion. Stand straight with your feet flat on the floor and hold on to a table or chair for balance. Raise up to tiptoe as high as possible and hold this position for one second. Lower your heels back down. Do two sets of eight to 12 repetitions for two to three sessions per week. Move 2: Knee Flexion. Stand straight and grip a table or chair for balance.

Bend one knee as much as possible without moving the upper leg so that your foot lifts up behind you. Hold for one second; then lower back down.

Do eight to 12 repetitions per side, two sets per side and two to three sessions per week. Move 3: Hip Flexion. Hold on to a table or chair for balance. Bend one knee up toward your chest and hold it there for one second.

Lower your leg and repeat. This is how people tear biceps during back exercises, shoulders during chest presses, etc. Your back is a bigger and stronger muscle than your biceps, so imagine how many more pull-ups you could get if you were using the bigger muscle. Imagine how much faster you could run if your hamstrings, quads, glutes, and calves all could be activated faster and more efficiently when sprinting.

Flexing improves athletic performance by improving the neuromuscular dynamics necessary for movements. Seriously, this is a concept more important than any other fitness fad out there.

If you are not practicing flexing and improving your Mind-Muscle Connection daily, you are holding your progress back and not making good use of your time.

Do you even have to think about this? Get to flexing now! Primary Menu.