The Neuromechanical Workout: Build Your Body and Your Brain in 8 Moves

The right combination of moves can strengthen not only your body, but also your brain. The key is to mix moves that use weight (loaded) and ones that don’t (unloaded), and moves that are linear (think squats) and non-linear or multi-planar (think wood chops).

Here’s a neuromechanical workout—one that combines these elements to build strength and neural pathways for greater resiliency. Grab your dumbbells and a bench and try it!

Warm-Up

Hip Bridge with Extension

Kneel to Stand

Workout

Loaded Linear Training: Chest Press

Unloaded Linear Training: Hip Bridge

Unloaded Multi-Planar Training: Lateral Lunge to Reach

Loaded Multi-Planar Training: High to Low Chop

Cool-Down

Prone Breathing

Triceps Stretch with Bend

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