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^ repeatable sub-max jumps are higher and easier. i dont go for max jumps without some sort of squat delaod.  its either the low intensity 18/24" DJ, or the added leg mass, or both..  i can grab rim with both hands consistently and with less effort.

if i need to really put effort in grabbing rim with 2 hands and miss it for a couple of attempts - thats the sign i look for that im not explosive. so far i can always grab rim even on first rep.. so im happy with my jumps. id say repeatable 34-36" while doing 405s.

Tue
Dec 21, 2010

Squats
[185,225 x6][275,325 x4][365x2][385,405 x1]
- 405 4x2, 3x1
- 365 2x2

* made little progress from last week. BW at morning at 194.5lb. not yet feeling the effect of heavier bodyweight. need more time.
* Paused 365 maxed at 2 reps. 3rd rep is not possible.
* i've been doing 405x4 (including todays workout) for 7 times already since Nov 24.  405x4 not yet repeatable for 4+ sets. once i go past 405x4, 4sets.. its usually a sign that i got a lot stronger.  time for more depth jumps tomorrow. low tonnage squats not really getting me DOMd. just CNS drained - nothing that sleep cant repair.
* i have vid of 405x4 set 2. weight shifted more forward than usual. form not really the best.

405x4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK6cuwMWoBI

Sun
Dec 19, 2010

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

Jumps
- Depth Jumps 18" x2-4

* BW getting close to 194lbs in the morning. felt strong but the lifts were harder than usual. i had to start with 135lb today because im stiff. 4 day rest from heavy lifting is very good for recovery but it takes effort to get my legs ready again.
* almost got pinned with rep 4 of 325 paused warmup. lol 365x2 paused was not as bad.
* 405x1 a 8.5-9/10 lift. this is a good sign. the workout following a hard delaod is usually a PR. i did not push for a 405x1 workset because legs were just not firing right today. i would have gotten pinned at 405x3 and 405x2 would be hard.
* today should be a good warmup for tuesdays 405x4 4x4-6sets. 

^ normal. flexibility is above average. can press upperbody/head on quads on hurdlers stretch.

18" DJ after a set at 24" makes force absorption and quick transition feel a lot faster and more solid.

Tue
Dec 7, 2010

Squats
[185,225 x6][275,325 x4][365x2][385,405 x1]
- 405 +4+3+2
- 365 x2

* BW at gym 192.8lbs. im not going to make 405x4 2-4sets without getting bigger legs (target ~194lb morning weight, 196 gym). i was strong for the 405x4 first set. stronger than last weeks. the 2nd set of 405, 3rd rep was not very hard but i would have burned out badly IMO if i pushed for 4 at this skinny weight.  i will get stronger little by little if i maintain this plan but upping my weight would be easier and faster.
* the 3rd set at 405 really showed me im not big enough to rep it consistently. a 3rd rep would have been an 9-9.5/10 lift. no chance of 4 rep there.
* the paused 365 2nd rep was already a 9/10 lift. 3rd rep would have pinned me.
* change of plan. need to go maintenance on sunday/tuesday while eating a little more carbs. 3cup/day to 3.5 along with more proteins.
* weekly depth jumps and jump drills tomorrow. im not getting DOMd as bad for the last couple of weeks due to low tonnage, im just burning out overall due to too much intensity/effort to make my 405reps. can't really squeeze out too much out of 192lbs.

Wed
Dec 1, 2010

Speed
- 10yd sprints 4x3 2x1
- 18" Depth Jump 8x2 4x1
- SVJ + 3 step VJ x4

* just some light jump drills to get some speed. i feel my ankles starting to get sore. need to build up volume again. not used to impacts of landings. 3-4 weeks of these with volume and intensity cycling will get me jumping good again. will not max on jumps until im done with squat cycle.
* SVJs and 3 step VJs ~ 32-36" touched both palm to the rim. standing 2 hand reach is 90". 30" for both tips of fingers to touch rim, 36" to get both palm at rim level. 38" to get both wrist at rim.

nice work man, why you lift a day early though, still lifting on sunday then ?

still lifting on sunday. will make sure its a deload workout. probably just stop with warmup sets, or a single 405x2. plan is to get as much days off until wed next week while eating a lot more and resting better.

Hey Kingfish, you told me to get some lifting shoes. When you switched shoes, did you immediately squat better or have you had to get used to it?

i immediately narrowed my stance to shoulder width.. and squat same weight with better depth and a more comfortable form. im mostly lifting 6-8reps on 10RM weight at that time so i dont know if ud get the same effects if you use near max weights.