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Tue
April 5, 2011

#1 Jump Squats
- non-rhythmic, hold the landing form for a sec and stabilize ~ 1/2 depth
55 10x2
95 8x2
135 6x2
185 4x2
225 2x2 4x1

Jumps
- SVJ x6

* i was only planning to go up to 135 but it felt so light, did 185 and same thing.. its not cutting it. still got a decent jump using the 225s. did not do too many and burn myself.
* im focusing on maintaining depth and quick transitions.. a carryover from the partial squats and my form and depth was good even for a first workout.
* added a pause after the landing to really feel the stretch on the muscles on the force absorption. feels like my legs what to recoil back the more i pause it.
* will do more jump squats tomorrow if the bar feels heavy for a full squat + partial workout. more partial 365 x4-6 if i feel strong.

Mon
April 4, 2011


[135x8][185x6][225,275x4][325x2][365,385,405,425,440x1]

#8 Heavy Partial Squats + Mini Bands

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Tue
Mar 29, 2011

Jumps
- RVJ x6
- Lateral Bench Jumps x10, 4x20

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Wed
Mar 30, 2011

Squats - Maintenance
[135,185x6][225,275x4][325x2][365,385,405x1]

#5 Heavy Partial Squats + mini bands
- 325 6x4

Jumps
- RVJ 4x8

Sun
Mar 27, 2011

Jumps
Warmups
- 10/15yr sprints x4
- Lateral Bench Jumps 10x1
RVJ
- Double hand rim grabs 6x8
SVJ x4
- Top of foam

* RVJ was surprisingly good. was able to absorb the last 2-3 steps before the jump nicely. barely slowed down prior to jump. i even accelerated prior to the jump when i got the form going. got better jumps when i start a little slower and build up momentum rather than an all out explosion then some braking prior to jump to get timing right... so now will really focus on a build up of momentum and make sure the last 3 steps involve no deceleration.
* the RVJs were not an all out effort. just high reps to learn proper form. i was getting palms to rim towards the latter sets. ~ 38RVJ max for the day.
* SVJ was still impressive.. not getting lower anymore. tmw is some light RVJ drills again as warmup and another heavy partial squat.. 325x4,385x2..

 

Fri
Mar 25, 2011

Squats - Maintenance
[135,185x8][225x6][275x4][325x2][365,385,405x1]

#2 Heavy Partial Squats + mini bands
- 365 4x6
- 325 8x2

* full squats were hard. barely got the 405x1. it was not paused.
* focused on dropping low to ~ 1/2 depth for the heavy partials. form getting better. the 325 sets were really explosive. depth was maintained. stopped at 8 reps.
* will spend 6-8 workouts with the 365 or until i feel more explosive while maintaining the same depth.
* glutes and lower quads got worked good. no jumps. did not have enough time. i still have to work tonight.

Tue
Mar 22 2011

Squats - Maintenance
[135,185x6][225,275x4][325x2][365,385,405x1]

#1 Heavy Partial Squats 325,365,385,405 + mini bands
- 325 6x1
- 365 4x1
- 385 4x1
- 405 4x4

Jumps
- SVJ
4x2

* did not get low enough on the sets 1-2 of the partial 405s because i was trying to do a quick transition. probably 1/4 height. sets 3-4.. did a 1/2 squat depth. noticeably slower but still focused on quick reversal and exploding all the way up. bands prevent bar from bouncing out of place.. mini bands are ~ 40lbs at top.. so 445 weight at top. theres a lot i can improve in using 1/2 405s. stopping at 1/4 doesnt get the glutes as involved compared to 1/2s.. will do 1/2s.. 1/4 is a waste.
* SVJs still the same.. top of foam. happy with it.
* i know what i need to do with the speed heavy partials.. need to keep transition point consistent and low.. and eventually i will be able to speed up the reversal speed. 405 + minibands did not feel very heavy. i just need to get used to stopping at 1/2 depth and exploding with it even with a heavy bar.. i will give myself ~ 18-24 workouts starting with 365/405, and eventually adding more.

Mon
Mar 21 2011

Squats - Maintenance
[135,185x6][225,275x4][325x2][365,385,405x1]

#22 Partial Squats 275,325 + mini bands
- 275 8x1
- 325 8x2

Jumps
- SVJ
4x2
- Lateral Bench Jump
10x2, 20x4


* full squats felt good. the partial 275 was already too easy. time to move up to high rep 325s. will add 365 next workout if i recover well.
* lateral bench jumps felt solid also. heels not touching the ground. transitions were quick. armswing got a workout when i was tiring a bit on the latter reps going to 20. landings were quiet and force absorption was good. bench is about knee high. could use my xvest if i feel like it.
* svj were consistent on top of foam. not my best.. i got 1-2" at one time. but still a consistent improvement. now its time to see how the real heavy ballistic partials using 325 (70%), 365 (80%), 385 (85%), 405 (90%).. transfer to an SVJ.
* took me 21 workouts and an extra to GPP my self with the speed squats.. now its time to use the real thing. i did injure myself by using stupid volumes per darqui.. but its been healing well. still not a 100%. but at least now it doesnt hurt when i sneeze.

Wed
Mar 16, 2011

Squats - Maintenance
[135,185x6][225,275x4][325x2][365,385,405x1]
- 365 x5

#20 Partial Squats + mini bands
- 275 12x3
- 325 8x2

Jumps
- Lateral Bench Jumps 10x1 20x2

* did not feel very strong today. upperback doing well but still not pain free. 405x1 paused was hard.
* did more volume on the partial squats. back did not give out. focused on keeping chest up so upperback doesnt collapse.
* 275 + bands were quick and lower.. 325 + bands was low but slower.. still explosive compared to a regular squat.