Tyson Gay should follow the advice of Zen master, Steven Seagal, the next time a personal trainer offers him advice on sprinting technique:
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I tried the spiraling out today. I found it increases more stabilisation (core) & literally eradicated any twisting/core rotation, made me more solid.
Done a little background research on the BOSU. 
Significantly works the (TA) transversus abdominis muscle & inner core. (Hodges & Richardson 1997b) and found that during unilateral leg/arm and limb movements, the transverse abdominis was the first muscle activated, leading researchers to believe that the transverse abdominis must be “pre-programmed by the central nervous system”. It’s one of only 4 muscles (pelvic floor etc) ‘directly’ linked to the CNS by all accounts.
Those key muscles ‘generate’ power before the legs/arms. Certain BOSU exercises (I found 4) overload the “generator”. The instability factor of the ball actually leads to a further increase in the activation of these muscles.
But more significantly, the “generator” doesn’t get worked at the squat rack, performing oly’s etc.
I tried the spiraling out today. I personally found it increases greater stabilisation (core).
ive noticed that gatlin seems to have this hand motion, his palm in front is always poiting towards his face while his hand in back is more neutral
I tried out Steven Seagal’s patented front kick to the face at the supermarket today. I personally found it knocked out the neighborhood housewives quite effectively, making my own personal sense of security more solid.
why do not applied this concept to the lower leg/feet?
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Maybe not just about technique but also some conditioning too?, these ‘exercise visionaries’ could have something different to offer, new methods & idea’s being brought to the table.
Put it like this, ‘it’ seems to be working for him (performance wise) whatever it is. Tyson wouldn’t be sticking around otherwise.
Just been doing a little googling on the BOSU. 
Critique at will.
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Significantly works the (TVA) transversus abdominis muscle & (inner core) in general.
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(Hodges & Richardson 1997b) It has been shown that the transverse abdominis is the first muscle to contract during any movement of the arm and legs, leading researchers to believe that the transverse abdominis must be “pre-programmed by the central nervous system”.
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It’s one of only 4 muscles (pelvic floor, multifidus, internal obliques etc) ‘directly’ linked to the CNS by all accounts.
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Those key muscles ‘generate’ power before the legs/arms.
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The instability factor of the ball actually leads to a further increase in the activation/isolation of these key muscles (performing the right exercises).
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Certain BOSU exercises (I found 5) overload the human “generator”, more significantly.
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But even more significant, the “generator” doesn’t get worked/isolated at the squat rack, performing oly’s etc.
Obviously anyone weak at the source which primarily generates the power for human movement won’t be reaching there full potential.
Could be a significant factor Tyson is taking advantage of, over the others. Certainly a set of muscles to take into consideration. What are strong quads, hams etc without the primary power source to move them (OK for the genetically gifted, not so for mere mortals).
Spiraling movements are recognized both in tai chi chuan and in native dance traditions from the South Pacific for their promotion of body harmony and for their mesmerizing aesthetic qualities.
That is quite interesting, as I’ve seen parts of Bolt (rubbing his head) which suggest he maybe into the same thing/ or another ‘art’ & maybe delves into it away from the track.
Tyson has been running well for years, im not sold in this as the reason he pulled away from Bolt. What did Bolt run again? (yes that was sarcasm) Bolt was not in his top shape, nothiing to do with a spiraling fascia.
The activation of the TA on a Bosu ball is nowhere near the activation of of the TA in a squat/deadlift or medball work etc.
If BOSU balls are the only way to truly activate the “core” than why do them? Since that would mean they are not activated in sprinting
This seems to be a good example of what Weck is trying to do with Tyson.
Forward to 2:13.
I don’t know if I see any real difference. He looked no more stable than Bolt. I think Tyson is the 2nd best and will be no matter what. Bolt was just out of shape last season as evidenced by the 9.97. Guy can jog that number in his sleep. Congrats to Tyson on the win, but come 2012, it’s going to be all Bolt again. Plus doesn’t pronating your hand at back of arm action actually reduce elastic energy which you use to drive the arm forward?
Would that elastic energy be centred around the tendons specifically about the deltoids?.
It turns off the bicep which is a stabilising/brake for the tricep. Try palm up and palm down and feel the bicep while doing so
I remember Charlie telling one of my athletes that he was unloading some tension by pronating thus negating some of the full stretch reflex.I believe he promoted keeping the thumb forward when hand was behind body.
[QUOTE=Race Radio;246100]these ‘exercise visionaries’ could have something different to offer, new methods & idea’s being brought to the table.QUOTE]
Nope - just another dipshit trying to take credit for something he didn’t accomplish. The world is full of them.
Just like the ART dipshit who told everyone that he “knew ahead of time” - based on his knowledge of the body and biomechanics - that Michael Johnson was going to pull up from a hamstring pull versus Donovan Bailey in the infamous 150m sprint race based on what he saw in his warm-up. Of course, he didn’t mention it until after the race. Another genius after the fact. (Johnson strained his hamstring a few weeks earlier - no magic there).
What would this spiraling dipshit have said if Bolt was healthy and ran 9.70 against Tyson Gay’s 9.84? Exactly. If this guy was legit, he would have shut his trap and observed how Tyson Gay performed over the long term versus healthy competition, then let Tyson Gay bring up his involvement.
Number 2, funny but I remember Charlie telling me Johnson didn’t have a prayer in a 150 against Bailey. He said they even tried to give Johnson the edge by starting them on the curve to negate some of Donovans speed. Didn’t work out so well. This spiraling fascia will go by the way of many other things when Bolt smokes Tyson this year. I would like to hear Gay mention it. He has said nothing so far. Maybe he is hiding his secret weapon. Oops, Mens Health ruined that.
Yes Speedcoach. We are all anxiously awaiting the release of the Men’s Health speed training manual.
I’m hoping Tyson can serve up some crow pie in the next couple of years.
I love Bolt but I’m gonna be rooting for Tyson for sure.
That’s the great thing about “Hope”. Everyone can have it.