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Autogenic vs Reciprocal Inhibition (Part 4): Autogenic Inhibition Explained


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This is Part 4 (final) of the series on autogenic vs reciprocal inhibition.Now that you understand:Muscle imbalancesAdhesionsLength vs tensionWe apply it all to autogenic inhibition—one of the most important concepts for both corrective exercise and the NASM CPT exam.We cover:What autogenic inhibition isHow SMR and static stretching activate itWhat to do (and what to avoid)How this shows up in NASM test questions👉 This is where everything comes together into a simple system you can actually use.📘 What You’ll Learn:How to relax overactive (tight) musclesWhy foam rolling worksWhy slow stretching works (and fast doesn’t)How to recognize correct answers on the NASM exam🧠 Key Rule:Overactive muscle → Inhibit + LengthenUnderactive muscle → Activate + Strengthen🔁 Full Series:Part 1: TerminologyPart 2: AdhesionsPart 3: Length vs TensionPart 4: Autogenic Inhibition (this video)🧪 Free NASM Practice Test👉 https://www.thecptacademy.com/practicetest🎯 Full NASM CPT Prep Program👉 https://www.thecptacademy.com/🔔 Subscribe for More NASM Help#personaltrainer #certifiedpersonaltrainer #gym #nasm #fitnesscertification #nasmcpt

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