Thanks, John. You are right, our continuous attention to what we do can change a simple routine to some kind of mental training. You can name it dynamic meditation, Zen, Yoga ... that highly increase an efficiency of any our actions. Therefore, I like Zen that teaches us to keep our mind as a clear space or clear mirror and just do it without distractions.

Bob

For me personally, the mind-muscle connection is everything. I apply it to everything I do--from calisthenics to lifting weights to how I apply isometrics. It has by far been the greatest game changer (for me). I believe it is why I am able to train daily (more often than not multiple times a day) with high volume without injury or burn out. Believe me, this wasn't always the case. I also think the application to isometrics (as opposed to simply pushing or pulling against resistance) is in part why I don't experience the CNS burnout that many others do.

Bob, agree with MichaelS and you on this. Thanks for posting.

Bob this is why differant people get differant results. Everyone thinks differantly. This goes for training and everyday life. Some people are just going to go through the motions and think results will come. If one goes aimlessly what kind of results will they recieve. Very good article, Thanks for posting.