Following parts
1,
2 and
3, it is likely best to take a step back and review development as well as address potential concerns of early users of the
DMC system.
For those who have gone through the program to-date, the typical
problems experienced relate to basically insufficient lower body
strength as evidenced by the inability to maintain body position during
longer holds. Not only does this suggest the lack of appropriate
balance between the upper and lower body, as well as poor relative,
posterior-chain and core strength, but it reveals an insufficient work
threshold.
As you consider the advanced
demands of
DMC as shown by these problems, you'll come to the
conclusion it is possibly the best form of weighted general physical
preparation work available, while requiring no costly and cumbersome
equipment. That might not make it too popular amongst the equipment
providers, but it is for this reason that professional coaches,
athletes and elite-level trainers have made it an indispensable part of
their training.
Returning to typical stumbling blocks an individual usually runs into with "
In Search of Power, Part 4,"
we're going to augment our
DMC training session with additional
resistance work that is not only taxing but continuous along the
overall theme of minimalist equipment needs. It is important to
understand the addition of resistance work is an important
consideration for professional trainers and coaches as it bears on some
of the errors prevalent in weight-training today. It's worth noting
that far too often external loading (i.e. "weights") are added before
an individual can maintain posture / proper body position while under
duress. At no-time should an individual perform exercises with poor
posture when equally "supplemental" work can be added that will shore
up weak spots, particularly targeting the posterior but in a manner to
ensure perfect technique.
This is, of course, a slippery
slope as you must find exercises that address weaknesses but can be
done correctly. As an example, I might recommend that an individual
perform Squats, while emphasizing that they must be done correctly.
While most users note a shockingly
high demand on upper-body strength in the DMC
