Basic movement patterns are a key consideration in exercise selection and program design for Lifetime Athletes. When we are utilizing movement patterns in training, we can focus on a variety of objectives.
- Strength
- Muscular development (hypertrophy)
- Endurance
- Speed
- Power
- Agility
- Skill Enhancement
- Movement Competency
Additionally, we utilize other patterns and positions which are both evolutionarily-consistent and fundamental in human performance. Part 1 of Basic Movement Patterns covers these and related topics.
When we look specifically at the 7 Major Movement Patterns, these include:
- Push
- Pull
- Squat
- Hinge
- Lunge
- Rotate
- Locomote
There are many variations within each category. In Part 2 of Basic Movement Patterns, we discuss a multitude of options for training in each pattern.
When you are planning your training for the long term, it’s important to make sure you’re occasionally, or perhaps frequently, addressing all of these major patterns. Comprehensive programming is valuable in preserving both peak performance and health. It is one of the keys in avoiding deficiencies and maintaining high functionality through the athletispan.