160. Can we even feel muscles activating? With Raphael Bender

Resources mentioned in the episode: Golgi Tendon Organs respond more to changes in tension than to absolute tension hereGTOs also desensitize after high tension.Glute activation drills increase perception but not actual glute activation hereElite bodybuilders can’t accurately sense muscle activation hereConscious experience of expected movements is inhibited hereHigh levels of mechanical tension on individual muscle fibers is the main stimulus for strengthening here and here and hereStretch-induced muscle growth hereChanges in back pain after TrA retraining are not related to changes in TrA timing hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy