Week #11 “The Dunk Chronicles – Chapter:5 Plateau?”
Ah, Week 11 of my vertical jump training—a journey that began with the noble goal of defying gravity and executing a slam dunk that would make even Mac McClung nod in approval. Instead, I find myself in a familiar place: the Plateau Café, where the only thing being served is a tall glass of “Why…
Week #10 “Eating More, Jumping Higher, and Still Overthinking Everything”
This week, I did what every lifter both dreams of and dreads: I increased my calories. After weeks of meticulous cutting, I finally let myself eat a little more. Naturally, I was paranoid that I’d wake up looking like I just inhaled an entire pizza in one sitting (which, for the record, I can do).…
Week #9 “When Rest Feels Like More Work”
Alright, so after eight straight weeks of intense training, I finally committed to a recovery week. Sort of. I’d love to say I took it easy, did some light stretching, and emerged feeling like a brand-new human. But nope. I still don’t feel fully recovered, and, naturally, I still went balls to the wall on…
Week #8 “Muscle Science, Fatigue, and My Love-Hate Relationship with Recovery”
Progress Update: Gains, PRs, and the Art of Not Overdoing It Alright, we’re back with another week of training updates, PRs, and a healthy dose of reality. Because as much as I’d love to report that I’m dunking already or benching a small car, we all know that’s not quite how it works. Plyo Day…
Week 7: Sleepy Strides
Ah, Week 7—a time when even my pre-workout needed a pre-workout. Despite my best efforts, including a full scoop of my trusty go-go juice, I found myself yawning through warm-ups and contemplating a nap between sets. Spoiler: gym floors aren’t as comfy as they look. The Great Broad Jump Bust In my quest for personal…
Week #6: “Jumping through hoops”
So, here we are—week 6 of my vertical jump and dunking journey. Things have been moving, but let’s be real, I’m tired. Not the “oh, I did a couple of extra sets and feel tired” kind of tired, but the “I’m running on fumes and trying to convince my body to do plyos at 5…
Week #5 “Jumping Higher & Fighting Evolution”
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday were my designated plyo days this week, and let me tell you—by Saturday, my legs were questioning all my life choices. Monday and Friday were full rest days, or at least that’s what “life” says. I honestly have no idea what I did last Friday. Could’ve been productive, could’ve been asleep…
Week #4 “From Squats to Sky: Building My Dunk with Back Squats”
I’m deep into my dunk journey, and this week was a rollercoaster. Plyo days were solid—I hit my Monday, Wednesday, and Friday sessions like clockwork. But Thursday? Thursday, I was cooked. My plan was to go in for some rehab, core, mobility, and stability work, but my body had other ideas. Instead of forcing it,…
Week #3 “Dunk Training: Sprinting, Sleep Deprivation, and My Useless Dump Truck”
I’m three weeks into my quest to finally throw down a dunk, and things are getting interesting. This week was a mix of breakthroughs, setbacks, and a harsh realization that my glutes might just be for show. Let’s break it all down. Plyo Days & Sprinting for Gains Monday, Wednesday, and Friday were my dedicated…
Week #2 Toddler-Induced Bicep Cramps
Week two of my training journey has come and gone, leaving me with a mix of triumphs and sore muscles. After indulging in a two-day recovery period on Sunday and Monday, I felt rejuvenated and ready to tackle the challenges ahead. Tuesday: Embracing Plyometrics and Olympic Lifts The day began with my usual warm-up routine:…