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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / lost weight, got stronger, vertical stayed the same
« on: April 17, 2012, 02:15:35 pm »
yo, been lurking here for a while and decided to finally make an account
anyway, over the past couple months i've managed to lose 40+ pounds (from 225 to ~180) and i began seriously lifting for the first time in my life. having never really lifted before, my squat went quickly from 10 half squats of ~135 to a full ATG 295 lbs
now as someone who's been playing basketball basically my entire life, i was really hoping this would lead to increased vert, speed, etc. however, my athletic ability has remained the exact same. i ball 4-5 times a week, lift 3-4, and do depth jumps 2 times every week and haven't seen any progress whatsoever
so i come to you guys. is there something i'm missing?
i've been an inch or two from dunking for far too long now, so if there's any advice you have, i'm listening
anyway, over the past couple months i've managed to lose 40+ pounds (from 225 to ~180) and i began seriously lifting for the first time in my life. having never really lifted before, my squat went quickly from 10 half squats of ~135 to a full ATG 295 lbs
now as someone who's been playing basketball basically my entire life, i was really hoping this would lead to increased vert, speed, etc. however, my athletic ability has remained the exact same. i ball 4-5 times a week, lift 3-4, and do depth jumps 2 times every week and haven't seen any progress whatsoever
so i come to you guys. is there something i'm missing?
i've been an inch or two from dunking for far too long now, so if there's any advice you have, i'm listening