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Old 05-22-2008, 12:10 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Ok... OTHER than the "obvious" idea that
It's Just Plain EVIL

is there any other reason????? Wouldn't the overall work be the same, and wouldn't I, in some way, do MORE because I would do the slightly harder parts first????
I don't know of any reason why doing the more explosive portions of the matrix first would be a bad idea. You're already warmed up from lifting. I can also buy that you might be able to do more work if you complete the more difficult portions first. You can't generate the power to jump if your muscles have become stiff and tense. Changing the exercise order might allow you to get through the matrix faster, with better form, and greater overall energy expenditure (because you're not stopping).

If, however, you can complete the whole matrix, keeping the pace up without stopping, then there might be greater energy expenditure from the prescribed exercise order.

I don't think it's going to make a really big difference either way though. Do what works for you!
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