Andrew Huberman· PhD
I get asked a lot about whether mental rehearsal can enhance motor learning. • Some people are better at mental rehearsal & for them, it does seem to work (although not as much impact as physical training).
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The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
I get asked a lot about whether mental rehearsal can enhance motor learning. • Some people are better at mental rehearsal & for them, it does seem to work (although not as much impact as physical training).
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As stated above, a combination of mental and actual rehearsal is definitely best.
Mental rehearsal can improve complex motor performance and learning.