Three questions, an explanation, and a video:
The Video - Grunts in the gym
Do you/Have you ever grunted in order to push yourself to the next thing on your to-do list?
Do you/Have you ever grunted just because you want to, and it clears your mind?
Do you/Have you ever grunted and words came out of your mouth that you would not normally say?
The Explanation
When certain athletes are mic'd up, you hear the grunts on the field, court, ice, in the ring or octagon, and slopes. Grunts produce the last bit of effort with a movement or as contact is made. Some of them sound funny, but they have a purpose when the timing is right. With the advent of the NFL season, you will hear more grunts as players tackle.
When play-making opportunities, fouls, or even near misses go slightly awry, you hear the grunts.
Grrr!...Whoo!
You hear the most grunts in the boxing ring with each punch as the hissing sound packs an extra effort body punch.
Hiss-hiss!
For weightlifters, the extra grunt assists in lifting heavy weights. Period. Can you imagine lifting a heavy weight without grunting?
So, grunting is not strange. It is needed. A grunt calls forth athleticism and control of the moment. Grunt for motivation! Grunt to get the job done!
Derek | @teemptraining | derekteempt@gmail.com
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