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“I Don’t Need Upper Body for Agility” — Yes, You Really Do
Do you think you can skip upper-body training because agility is “all legs and core”? That’s a trap. Your upper body is just as critical for speed, posture, and handling.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How your arms and torso affect sprinting, stride, and turning
Why upper-body strength is more than just big arms — it’s posture, stabilization, and reactive power
How unexpected forces from your dog require upper-body coordination you probably aren’t training
The difference between doing random upper-body exercises and training for performance
Why ignoring your upper body can actually slow you…
The skinny
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