347. Why “Quiet the Big Muscles” Is Wrong

Pilates Elephants by Raphael Bender

Feb 1, 202647:12Health

Special shout out to Adam McAtee for this post Citations in these episodes: ep 278 Does Pilates strengthen your little muscles? ep 216 Why knowing which muscles are working in a movement is a waste of time ep 160 Can we...

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