Very frequently we start our training sessions at TSS with some basic jumping. It should not be overlooked or underestimated. I do not like jumping for conditioning very often, as you will see in the video how it can diminish performance. Try to keep your feet moving fast and explosive. Know the difference between power and conditioning and when to use both. If you choose to do sets of 20 or more short box jumps in a circuit, that's fine, but it's just not my style. It will burn calories, and build endurance, but it will do little for building power and speed, in my opinion. Here are a few options and suggestions for incorporating jumping into your training, preferably before some heavy lifting.
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Having good partners can make the difference between getting big results or getting big injuries, among many other things, like herpes, but I digress. Some people love training alone, others love the camaraderie of training in groups. I think if the group is too big, there will invariably be too many differences among the trainees, which could be detrimental if proper scaling and progressions aren't being made. But finding a group of the perfect size can really help you grow as a person and an athlete. We will discuss the many reasons why in future posts. But for now, there are certain things that you can do with a good partner that you simply couldn't do without. Manual resistance exercises is something that a lot of programs lack. A game of like tug-of -war, for example, can produce a room overflowing with adrenaline, fun, and productivity. Or even adding just a few extra pounds with the strategic touch of a bar in an assistance exercise, such as curls, can make a big difference to an exercise. This is something you would never do with a power exercise, obviously, but at the end of a workout or during some supplemental work, it can really get you going. Below is an example of a cool manual resistance core exercise you can do with a partner that mimics the use of a pulley system. Resistance bands do not work nearly as well because of the increased tension throughout the movement. With a good partner, you learn when to apply more or less tension to your partner to get them working harder and getting stronger. We used kegs, they can be various weights, or you could use a physioball, but the heavy kegs add in some loading which increases the intensity of the exercise. The keg or the ball acts like a cam, just like a machine or a pulley system. It will not be as effective if you just grab a rope, sheet, towel, or whatever, and do twists. It will work, but not as well, if you can not see why, you will have to go back to geometry class to figure it out, its all about angles, baby.
After downing that delicious shake last night, I feel totally amped up and need to hit a quick workout today. But I also need to recover for the insane week of training thats about to commence. So I will do both. I'm gonna hit the cold shower for some recovery, and do a little light lifting, make sure I have some fun, and maximize my time. How do you like to get your training in when conditions are not ideal? We often do not have time to hit the gym, energy to lift a finger, or or mentality to make a move when the cards are on the table. How do you man up and do the things that others won't do? you know the deal...
"We do today what others won't, we do tomorrow what others can't" I love that shit! And speaking of shit, see if you can spot the shit attack in the video... enjoy. First of all, Happy new year to everyone! Next, this is a quick video I made in response to a request I received regarding protein shakes. Here is what I had to say...
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