How do you compare physically to some of the other bobsledders?
[quote]bluejay wrote:
How do you compare physically to some of the other bobsledders?
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I’m about average size. My strength is up there with the top guys on the US team, at least as far as OLY lifts go. I need to bring my squat up, but a medication I’m on is making it hard. And my upper body strength is lacking, but it always shoots right back up when I start training it.
All in all, I’m a better physical specimen (size, strength, speed) than more than half the team. I’m still improving fairly rapidly too.
March 17th, 2010
Total Body Focus
Condition:
My mid back was still tired when I woke up this morning, but the rest of my body felt good. Still, the plan was to take it easy, do some light overhead squats, some upper body work, and just chill out in general. Unfortunately, I suck at following plans. Bodyweight was 208 this morning.
Warm Up:
Some BW movements
Light Plyos
Workout:
Power Snatches (index fingers on rings, minimal dip to catch)
5 x 3 @ 185 lbs, 120 sec. rest
Rhythmic DB Jump Squats
2 x 10 @ (25+25 lbs), 180 sec. rest
Push Ups (hands and feel elevated for extra ROM, close stance, elbows tucked)
BW x Failure
EZ Bar Curls (strict)
Lots
Abs
Cool Down:
Shoulder Dislocates
Notes:
Okay, I said I wasn’t going to leave 180 lbs until next week, but I lied. 185 lbs is kind of a milestone, and if I’m going to be building up from anywhere, it’s here.
Snatches went well. I started to get tired towards the end, but that’s no surprise. Mid back and shoulders need some rest, but my pull is strong.
And upper body work was nothing special. I just a lot of reps of both of my exercises. Damn do I hate high reps.
March 19th, 2010
Total Body Focus
Condition:
Feeling pretty good. Mid-back is still sore, but I’m feeling good.
Warm Up:
Some BW movements
Light Plyos
Box Jumps
25 total reps
Workout:
Split Power Snatches (index fingers on rings, minimal dip to catch)
5 x 3 @ 185 lbs, 120 sec. rest
Rhythmic DB Jump Squats
5 x 10 @ (25+25 lbs), 180 sec. rest
Push Ups (hands and feel elevated for extra ROM, close stance, elbows tucked)
BW x Failure x 2
EZ Bar Curls (strict)
Lots
Abs
Cool Down:
Shoulder Dislocates
Notes:
I decided to teach myself how to do split snatches today. They feel much more natural than squat snatches to me. I think I might stick with these. Other than that, I put in some extra volume on jumps (weighted and unweighted) today. I might be feeling it tomorrow. Still, I’ve got until Monday to recover.
As for upper body strength, it’s coming along pretty quickly. It should only be a few more weeks before my upper body really starts to blow up. That’s how it usually happens when I reincorporate upper work.
March 24th, 2010
Total Body Focus
Condition:
My body feels good, but I’m rundown. I’m pretty damn sleep deprived, stressed out, and my weight is down. BW was 206.
Warm Up:
Some BW movements
Light Plyos
Box Jumps
25 total reps
Workout:
Split Power Snatches (index fingers on rings, minimal dip to catch)
2 x 3 @ 185 lbs, 120 sec. rest
Rhythmic DB Jump Squats
3 x 10 @ (25+25 lbs), 180 sec. rest
Abs
Cool Down:
Shoulder Dislocates
Notes:
Ugh, women weaken the legs…
March 29th, 2010
Total Body Focus
Condition:
I went to bed before midnight for the first time in memory. I usually get to bed between 1-3 AM and get back up at 6 or so. Needless to say, the rest had me feeling great. Bodyweight was 202.6 lbs.
Warm Up:
Some BW movements
Light Plyos
Workout:
Power Snatches (index fingers on rings, minimal dip to catch)
7 x 3 @ 175 lbs, 120 sec. rest
Abs
BB Work for Upper Body
Cool Down:
Some BW movements
Notes:
Well, I know one night isn’t enough to fix chronic sleep deprivation, but it’s a start. I’m going to keep trying to get to bed by 10 PM and see how my body responds. The last time I did this was in October and it made my weights take off. Maybe I’ll be smart and stick with it this time.
no doubt your strong and explosive…but i was just wondering where you tested your broad jump. most of the best broad jumps at the NFL combine barely exceed 10 feet.
I tested my broad jump by standing and jumping for distance in a field. Nowhere special. I know most NFL players aren’t much over 10’, but there are some that go over 11’ every year, and 11’ isn’t anything special amongst track and field athletes.
keep up the good work
April 7th, 2010
Total Body Focus
Condition:
It’s been 9 days since I last trained. I haven’t taken a break this long in my entire training career. I feel good, but I’m not expecting much.
Warm Up:
Some BW movements
Light Plyos
Box Jumps
20 total reps
SL ADA Reverse Landings
20 total reps
Workout:
Power Snatches (index fingers on rings, minimal dip to catch)
4 x 3 @ 185 lbs, 120 sec. rest
Rhythmic DB Jump Squats
4 x 10 @ (25+25 lbs), 180 sec. rest
Abs
Cool Down:
Shoulder Dislocates
Notes:
Dammit. School, women, personal projects, and life in general have kept me away for too long. Feels good to be back again. I don’t think I’ve lost much strength, but my groove feels a bit off on everything. Oh well, it’ll come back quickly.
I don’t want to take any more break likes this. Hopefully I won’t have to.