Weak Links enhance Strength?

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Mel Siff writes:

<< The saying that a " chain is only as strong as its weakest link "

certainly appears to be true in all rigid systems, but does it have to

be qualified or re-stated if it contains a sequence of links some of which

are rigid, non-rigid and fluidic? In such a case, the rigid elements are

stronger than the non-rigid elements and much 'stronger' than the

fluidic elements, so we are now compelled to examine how strength is defined in

a " linked " system. >>

Casler writes:

If we wish to know how strength is " created, transmitted and absorbed "

in a " linked " system, then yes.

That is what I have been saying. That is what this " Kinetic Chain "

stuff is all about.

Examining the structures, parts, links, and functions of all these

allows one to have a greater " visualization " of the process, and its

capacity.

As I look more into the ways to explain the understanding of why it is

valuable to understand what is happening if they are closed or of they

are open, has to do with the way the body responds and uses its dynamic

and static linking capabilities to do such incredible things.

The kinetic chains in swimming versus a clean and jerk are incredible

and incredibly different in the way the body responds to and creates

forces against outside forces as well as itself.

Let me assure you, very few (outside of the higher end of Sports Science

and Medicine) have had the opportunity to explore the Torso

Stabilization Mechanism like I have. This journey of enlightenment

still continues, and daily my awareness grows.

[As someone who has been involved in the research and practice of

torso kinesiology for several decades and has met hundreds of scientific

and sporting experts in the same field both in the East and the West, I can

only admit that *very many* have had those same opportunities - I only

wish that my life were long enough to meet more of these researchers

and practitioners. Mel Siff]

Most of that awareness is triggered by being able to understand and

visualize the functions and forces at play in the body. Perhaps as

Jerry says I have developed a " keener " sense of certain concepts, but

keeping them to myself will do no one but myself any good.

If someone finds a concept or idea " enhancing " and another finds it

" confusing " what should one do? Well either allow yourself to " absorb "

the greater understanding and eliminate the confusion, or disregard it

and remain " content " with what you already understand.

I remember when I was a young kid in HS throwing the discus. I was

strong and lifted weights with all the intensity I could muster. My

coach kept demanding " put your hip into your throw " . I had absolutely

NO IDEA what the heck he was talking about. What did my " hip " have to

do with the discus I was throwing out of my hand?

If I only knew then, what I know now.

[if I only knew how little I knew then and how much more that I don't

yet know!! Mel Siff]

Regards,

A. Casler

TRI-VECTOR 3-D Force Systems

Century City, CA