Mind Muscle Connection And Time Under Tension For Muscle and Strength

[@3dflyer87]

Your reminder of just how simple this all is is so refreshing and motivating!

[@RedDeltaProject]

Just wait until I discuss the topic of progressive overload in the next episode. That's going to make this whole thing even simpler still.

[@JGCalisthenics]

Becoming your best without the stress - Matt, you always overdeliver AND keep the details as simple and easy to follow as possible. Keep it going brother! 💪

[@RedDeltaProject]

Just wait for the next video Jake, I'm going to take this whole concept of progressive overload to a whole new level!

[@JGCalisthenics]

RedDeltaProject can’t wait! 😁

[@vexedev]

YES! Time to cook dinner listening to Matt the muscle tension scientist talk about muscle tension :D

[@RedDeltaProject]

mmmmm Dinner time podcast. research has shown that listening to my melodic voice will enhance the flavor profile of tacos.

[@epicwarzonenoobs6336]

We just finished working out at the calisthenics park and I discussed MMC with my friend: You can do an exercise by simply moving your body or you can activate your muscles and push them to complete the exercise. Same exercise but way better feeling overall.. tension control is still challenging at some point but we are getting better and thus stronger! 💪 thanks for the podcast Matt! Will share it

[@ForHonorUSMC]

What you just described is the crux of human movement. Amazing explanation of an incredibly simple yet infinitely complex phenomenon.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Much thanks D, the simplicity is the key to success. Or at least making things easier to apply.

[@rogerfvb]

Probably some of the best advice I've ever heard. Your channel is helping me SO much with calisthenics. Thank you so much.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Very happy to help there Roger. If you ever need help with anything specific DM me on instagram @red.delta.project.

[@AdrianRodriguez-tm3qj]

This video is 10x better than those "programs" that have all the results you want. This is it guys! and if you remember the S.A.I.D principle even better!

[@RedDeltaProject]

For sure, that SAID principle is the real deal.

[@nalcon1]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@anivalbenavidez3839]

Matt what should we do on the days when our MMC is off? In other words what should we do when we have poor MMC due to rough days? I seem to be getting them from time to time. Thank you for not dispelling the importance of MMC. You are a Calisthenic legend!👍👌

[@RedDeltaProject]

It's normal for it to be off, but that's why I always recommend going through the tension control and stability phases in Grind-Style workouts. You always start the workout practicing the tension control in the muscles to fire up the MMC wether you're having an off day or not.

[@wolfydragon4511]

Excellent video again man..👍 I have been doing flex hold on top of the bar when I do my pull-up holding there four 10 seconds and lowering with a 10-second and it's helped me a lot more with my pull-up strength. Really interesting about the mind and to muscle. 💪 keep up the good work.

[@RedDeltaProject]

That's a great strategy! Holding the top of the pull-up position is a lot harder than people realize. It's a great isometric for sure!

[@weshallneversurrender]

Amazing video, I am so impressed by your content, it's just quality information always!

[@RedDeltaProject]

Thank you very much We Shall Never Surrender for your support and for watching my stuff :)

[@Dark89Avenger]

Seriously dude, as a psychologist myself, I can say that your videos are pure gold. Your content reminds me a lot of Elliot Hulse's, way back when he was sane, but put with a more grounded rhetoric. It would be interesting to hear your opinion on mediation btw

[@RedDeltaProject]

meditation is essential. It's the practice of reprograming your central computer. But it doesn't need to be sitting and deep breathing. you can meditate doing anything. Personally walking and cycling ar e my go-to methods

[@Dark89Avenger]

@@RedDeltaProject Yeah, I came to the same conclusion. I am starting to thing, that meditation could be just like any other training method. Possibly there are different methods that could "work out" different parts of your psyche.

[@regprofant6984]

I just press thumbs up before I even start listening. What I am now doing, as I have tried everything at my age, is I just Keep doing the exercise and not counting reps. I concentrate on feeling the muscle, tension, work. I focus so much harder when not loosing focus by thinking of reps. I only count reps once a month to monitor my progress and to see if it is working. I am totally going for focus on tension. I have gone for reps so long that I am finding it more difficult to focus on feeling tension, mind muscle connection. REPS WAS JUST A DISTRACTION FOR ME. Mind connection is most important, less distractions the better. Visualization???

[@RedDeltaProject]

I've heard a similar idea from Navy Seals who have told me that not counting can help you go beyond your self imposed limitations

[@Rick-se5qm]

I can relate to the engine, transmission, wheel analogy. 👍 Glad to hear about 2 years into training that MMC. I thought there must be a short circuit somewhere, training for front levers.

[@alazir15]

based on your theory of mind muscle connection im devoloping a similar method of training, but expanding it to a spiritual level, using some meditation cues. i know it seems bullshit but its working outstandingly well for me. Just wanted to share and thank you for making it possible through your theory.

[@RedDeltaProject]

The more I learn about this stuff, the more plausible things like that seem. Makes all the sense in the world to me, and hey if it works it works!

[@andrewmasc3174]

You have a great channel man!

[@JGA99]

Great presentation. I'm amazed that you don't have more subscribers. Keep on keeping on!!

[@RedDeltaProject]

Thanks for watching Jules Nisbett, please like and share to help spread the word :)

[@adbbeats3456]

You should be proud having most ur videos with such a crazy high like to dislike ratio! That's what speaking facts does

[@RedDeltaProject]

That I am, and thank you for noticing.

[@FedericoRodriguez-sc3gv]

Already missing your podcasts Matt! This one is amazing!! (As always) but a very key one to understand how we progress in strength training! Thanks for all mate

[@5iv3head]

Imagine this, i would tell my mind to flex my bicep but my bicep flat lined and it stopped working lol. that's my example of that HNPP. dont worry - i've somehow "repaired" my neural connection to my bicep - didnt think it was possible but im cured - almost :) vids are exactly what i need to hear right now - i was complicating my training so much - this thought process simplifies it all. thanks!

[@RedDeltaProject]

Glad you're on the mend there Chris, and best of luck in the rest of your recovery

[@WaltLQ]

Matt, magnificent man, you've simplified this for us. Thank you. I've just gone and started my training using the basics and I'm good! A couple sets and I'll progress as I do it.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Sounds like the ultimate plan there Walt, best of luck in your progression man!

[@Barnabassteiniger]

Sheesh! Watching your videos for two hours now. #goingdowntherabbithole

[@RedDeltaProject]

lol! I appreciate that S B. feel free to ask questions on anything you need more clarity on.

[@seddik6522]

Amazing video !! quality information always! Hello Matt! I practice pull ups that I read in convict conditioning 1, my level is that I manage to make uneven pull ups 2 sets of 12rep each hand. the problem is that i can't move from uneven pull ups (step7) to 1/2 one arm pull ups (step8) for several weeks I try but I do not get there, and it frustrates me a lot. Please can you give me a solution? thank you very much

[@RedDeltaProject]

Keep that training up, I would look at your stability since that's usually where people are holding themselves back. Make sure your back and shoulder are stable as is your core. Plus, it could just be an issue of needing to continue practicing.

[@regprofant6984]

NICE NICE AND NICE AS USUAL. Nothing left to say anymore

[@RedDeltaProject]

LOL, thanks Reg, wait until you get a load of the topic on progressive overload :)

[@donragnar8430]

Mike - I like doing the following 4-5 times a week (focusing on progressive overload with weight - once weight feels easy I focus on time under tension on that weight until I’m ready to increase weight) Weighted pull ups Weighted dips Weighted press-ups (plates on my back, doing narrow hand position and regular hand position) Bodyweight squats Weighted inverted row Shoulder (DB raises + laterals) Isolated bicep curls Isolated tricep extensions Hanging leg raises Above done while following an OMAD diet that suits my lifestyle. Will this approach build up muscle? (PS - does listening to music while training interfere with mind-muscle connection?)

[@RedDeltaProject]

Muscle shouldn't interfere as long as it sharpens your focus. And as long as your training is progressive you'll get the results you're looking for. Happy training!

[@ZxcGin]

I never know workout can be so knowledgeable as the PhD ,untill i found out the Red Delta project.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Thank you T James, amazing what you can learn when you get right down to fundamental principles.

[@regprofant6984]

Thank you

[@khaoticwarchild]

You are ahead of your time.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Funny enough, this is all old-school stuff.

[@diyvrchannel3414]

Brilliant as always :D thank you so much !

[@RedDeltaProject]

Thank you very much VRManiaQ / DIY VR Channel for your support and for watching my stuff :)

[@imgrimbur]

Hey there. Im curently exchanging weightlifting for calistenics. How can i train side delts with my body?

[@santiagoca7049]

Handstand, handstand push ups, planche, planche or pseudo push ups, y flys, side planks etc etc

[@bastiancardenas5226]

do ring based exercises or unilateral exercises

[@marijnnederpelt]

I think with calistanics you don't really have to worry about isolating certain muscles, it's all compound, just make sure u got a balanced routine (horizontal/vertical/push/pull)

[@onceuponthecross1]

progressing with regular upper body stuff will do. if unsure add some dumbbel raises, no harm done

[@RedDeltaProject]

Not really necessary, your whole shoulder will be working with the basci movements plus you can throw in some of these and hit your delts more effectively than lateral raises: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omqsn4aIqM-FqtE

[@harishsrinivasan5249]

Just a thought. Do you think MMC is the major aspect of Yoga? since it emphasises on holding positions, isometric stuff..

[@RedDeltaProject]

Might be, tension control and MMC is a lot easier to develop with isometrics

[@iapplethis]

MMC is the best, its broscience only to those who havent experienced it. In my expiriance to get it you also need to have a closed kinetic chain. I got it in my legs/glutes after a long time, but still cant get it in my pull ups, and I think its because I cannot close my chain due to weak grip and abs.

[@RedDeltaProject]

I know just what you mean. I would suggest it's not so much about open or closed chain but more like having a weak link in that chain that's holding you back, such as your grip in this case. If you bring more tension to those areas and make them stronger you'll proabbly find a great MMC with that move

[@ridzfeels9250]

That's great info Mr.Matt :)

[@RedDeltaProject]

Glad you liked it, just wait until you see what's coming next ;)

[@alexlevkov6950]

I didnt understand, How do you improve the mind body connection? Thank you. :))

[@RedDeltaProject]

It's as simple as just trying to engage your muscles better, but the new discoveries I'm making into overcoming isometrics have really made this a lot easier. Check out this video for more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXqnq4enjLSDfKs

[@greygoo5319]

Is grease the groove a good way to improve the mind muscle connection?

[@onceuponthecross1]

more like a way to learn and become efficient at a particular mottor pattern. for mind muscle connection choose a move/weight that is relatively easy and hit perceived failure. flexing the relevant muscles during the day also helps. example: GTG single leg quats : low reps spread throughout the day will help your nervous system understand how to coordinate for a demanding move. you don't care about muscles when doing this. high rep squat/lunge set to failure will get you pumped and fatigued - wich is a good environment for tuning in with how your muscles work.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Only as long as you're concentrating on improving how well you're using your muscles while you do it. Remember, neuromuscular proficiency must be directed by the mind, it's not controlled by the exercise or the routine you're following. So if your MMC is weak in the lats, it doesn't matter how many pull-ups or rows you do your MMC in the lats and the muscle itself will remain weak no matter what.

[@ayushabhishek1386]

Matt, I've been trying to fit the big six into a twice a week routine format. Trouble is, pushups and hspus are really incompatible - if i go too hard on one, the other suffers if i do it on the same day or the next. Do you have any ideas for a routine that doesn't place them close together? Something that fits all of the big six 2x a week would be nice.

[@iliyan-kulishev]

Maybe this ? push ups, pull ups, leg raises, squats, bridges OFF OFF handstands(vertical pushing), horizontal pulling, leg raises, squats, bridges OFF OFF OFF

[@RedDeltaProject]

Good call Iliyan!

[@qltw2cc972]

No dislike.Epic

[@samuelperez4623]

I usualy fail at Mind and Mouth Conection when I take my tekila

[@RedDeltaProject]

I know just what you mean.

[@brave7033]

Be fit live free

[@RedDeltaProject]

Always Br Ave, stay strong and true to yourself and the path will lay before you.

[@regprofant6984]

Sounds good. To bad I am to old to be a navy seal or much of anything I guess. I can say that I have much respect for you though.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Never too old to be a strong example Reg, if anything the older you get the more of a positive role model you can be to others.

[@NLT31]

I like your work Matt but I really think you are over playing the role of T.U.T. I was doing various push-ups for sets where there was plenty of time under tension to high fatigue, my chest got a decent amount of stimulus. Since then I went back to doing singles in the inclines and in a few short weeks my chest was significantly bigger and stronger and even though the bar can move slow at times I was always looking to train as explosively as possible in a controlled manner. That's always been my experience in terms of results.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Actually, I would claim that's proof of TUT all along. Keep in mind that TUT isn't just time, it's time AND tension. In other words it's the total use of energy you're using and you're probably using a lot more energy with the incline singles than with the higher rep push ups. Sure the time is more but the tension is much less so the total use of energy is lower. Also, it's about use of energy relative to recovery. SO a lighter load doesn't create the same level of fatigue in the muscle as when the muscle has a lot more tension in it, even if you're going to failure with the lighter load. The lighter you go the more "failure" is due to other limiting factors like metabolic and mental stamina while heavier loads are more likely to be more due to the actual work capacity of the muscle.

[@NLT31]

RedDeltaProject I agree with the points you are making, however to me that's just sounds much more like a description of progressive overload. You make the point that it's time AND tension, so what happens to the time element? I already know and agree that the tension (progressive overload) is a time tested principle, so is adding an extra rep which is adding more time, however the reason I think it's overstated is that the time aspect isn't as essential as just focusing on getting stronger, in fact most guys would build more mass by focusing on lower reps. Why waste time and struggle for several moderate to high rep sets to fatigue if you can get better results working up to a few singles. Don't get me wrong I'm not advocating that they should never be done because that kind of higher volume has other health building benefits, I'm just making a bit of a point here that it's the tension aspect here that is crucial not so much the time and you seem to agree with me on that point reading your reply. Watching you train, you yourself are squeezing and tensing all the way through your set up to the point of failure, one example is when you filmed yourself doing push-ups. That's very similar to how I was training them, I was using different angles and types of push-ups, such as feet elevated, side to side etc. Some variations I was manipulating the angle and leverage so only a few reps were possible. I do agree with your assessment of training with lighter loads to high fatigue compared to higher loads done for low reps or singles, this is why I strongly believe that exercises like the one legged squat can never come close to replacing or duplicating the strength benefits of a barbell squat, especially if eventually done with 400-500lbs for example. That doesn't mean someone shouldn't do them, especially if there is no equipment available or they just decide that all they wish to do is BW training.