Week 32.1

Finally, a new video is up. I think I'm starting to creep out of my many month's plateau...

Music by Arctic Monkeys


Here's the other videos, or at the link at upper right of home page.

Week 31.1

Wow. Didn't even post last week. Luckily, i haven't skimped on my workouts.

The good news is I think I've added 2" to my vert! In my unofficial backyard rim, I grabbed just below my knuckle! Looks like I've broken out of my 4 month plateau of misery --- by the way, I measure my vert by 1) measure my standing vertical reach, then 2) measure how far down my hand the rim gets on my jump 3) add that amount over 10' of the hoop, and 4) the difference of my standing reach to my leaping reach is my vert....

MAJOR NOTE: I have unofficially changed from a 1 foot leap to a 2 foot leap. After going crazy on the 9' hoop, my leaping left leg was shot and it took weeks to fully recover. In the meantime, i kept 2 foot jumping, and had to admit to myself i'm not a "light" jumper, which 1 footers need to be. So I'll still try some 1 foot leaps, but will now focus on 2 feet.

Last week was awesome in the weight room as well, as I did 2 sets of squat at 205. And I boosted deadlift up to 265. I'm now starting Phase3 of the novice workout, and it calls for a little lighter weight with more sets, so i won't be pushing my limits of max strength for 3 weeks.

I have no choice but to shoot video this weekend. Of course, by then, I'll be tired and have an off day and who knows what.

Week 29.1

Did deadlift of 8 reps at 255 today! That's a new record. Felt good. Well, the last few reps in the moment didn't feel great, and then i collapsed to the floor right after, but emotionally, it felt really good.

Earlier this week, my squats didn't go so well. I had done 2 tough dog hikes over the weekend, so my legs were shot on Monday - I only squatted 185 - a 20 pound drop off.

Nonetheless, I'm feeling pretty good, and might shoot some video this weekend.

I feel good, but as far as jumping, i'm far away still. Thinking it might be time to pay some extra $$$ for a private consultation with VJB author.

Week 28.2

Squatted WAY low on Monday, and increased 10 pounds to 205 (my new high with proper technique!). 2 days later, my quads and inner thighs were sorrrrrrre. But a great sore.

Today, with deadlifts, some dude was working out way to close to me in an empty gym, and it pissed me off. Which helped my strength as i did 3x8 at 225 with ease. I should have done more weight, but the intensity was good.

Not sure when the next jump test will be. Not this weekend. Maybe next?

Week 28.1

I start Phase 2 (of 4) of Novice plyos/weights tomorrow on Monday. I'm repeating the whole Novice program.

My knees are starting to be sore in a squatting-causes-arthritis sort of way. Just a hint of that, but oh well. Not bad enough to stop yet. I just wish things worked in my favor more often on this quest.