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:…
Week #1 “From Snatch to Dunk: My Olympic Lifting Journey to Rim-Hanging Glory”
Hey fitness enthusiasts! Buckle up as I take you through my latest training regimen—a rollercoaster of Olympic lifts, plyometrics, and the ever-crucial recovery sessions. Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty, sprinkled with some science. Neuromuscular Recruitment: The Olympic Odyssey I kicked off my routine focusing on neuromuscular recruitment through heavy Olympic lifts. For those scratching their…
Every Journey begins with a single…jump!
After years of jumping attempts that barely cleared a phone book, I’ve decided it’s time to take my vertical leap from “meh” to “magnificent.” Drawing inspiration from experts like Paul Fabritz and Andy Galpin, along with my own trial-and-error escapades, I’m crafting a program aimed at transforming average athletes into elite jumpers. The Game Plan:…