Training the Serape Effect for Maximum Power Generation

The serape effect describes the diagonal arrangement of many muscles in the human body: the rhomboids, serratus anterior, and internal and external obliques. Together, these form an x-shape across the front of the body and wrap around the upper back, connecting each hip to the opposite shoulder.

Tapping into the serape effect is what allows a martial artist to deliver a kick with a literal *ton* of force, or a baseball pitcher to throw a ball at over 100mph!

This video explains more about what the serape effect is and how to train it. I also talk about the stretch-shortening cycle, and how these concepts can work in tandem. Enjoy!

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P.s. a very humble move to show yourself so highly trained in functional movement, but still so outclassed against someone trained to use their body as a weapon. I believe a lot of people seek raw strength training thinking it will help them during physical confrontation. Strength alone makes you slow, tense, reactive, and overconfident. An easy target for a trained martial artist.

Big difference between confidence and competence.

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