After the prep, before the heavy

1/10/2011

Quick post today about explosive bodyweight drills to perform after your warm up and before your heavy lifting. The word warm up is broad, and differs for many. It could be some smr, stretching, and activation, among some other options. Then you gotta do some heavy lifting! But before that, I recommend some occasional jumping to get the systems firing at high speed. Here are a few options...

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Robert

1/10/2011 10:27:11 am

Have you ever jumped over boxes? I've stacked stuff up in my yard upwards of 4'. Just wonderin if you have tried it and what your thoughts were on it.

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1/10/2011 10:41:36 am

I have and we do. It is not for beginners, but its good stuff. I am all about anything that will enhance athleticism, without being foolish. Well, a little tomfoolery is always fun, just don't get hurt.

Patrick

1/10/2011 10:52:42 am

Matt, your single leg lunge jumps look so fluid. Lots of unilateral work, I guess. :)

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After the prep, before the heavy

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