I had some general/specific questions in regards to Adarqui's introductory block training regimen, which I hope to officially start this upcoming Monday.
First off, Adarqui, thanks for some amazing meat of information right there I'm still taking some time to process it but in regards to it I had some questions:
1. I gave your introductory block a thorough read, and by "SQUAT: 45 lb. BAR @ 4x5, work up to a same-weight per set 4x10", do you mean that I'll do 4 sets of 5 reps pure BAR squats, then what do I do next? Will I do another 4 sets of 10 reps of squats with more weight? I'm a little confused on the phrasing of "work up to a same-weight per set"
2. I also perused through lanceSTS's efficient upper body routine
http://www.adarq.org/forum/lancests-performance-blog/effective-and-time-effecient-upper-body-%28and-lower%29-training-for-athletes/, I liked how you can build up strength over a relatively short period of time and it made a lot of sense to me. I also liked the push/pull at the same time - Is there some way I can incorporate this into your introductory block routine maybe? I really liked the principle of rest-pause training & the 25 rep(Add weight if u can do more than 25) and 12 rep(Reduce weight if u can't do more than 12) I can actually see that there is a lot of push and pull on the upper days.
3. On the topic of basketball, it'd be best to play and do skill training on the OFF days? But in case I choose to shoot/dribble would it be best to do it before/after lifting?
Once these questions are cleared up, I'd love to make a template and run it through you so I can officially get to work starting this coming Monday.
Once again, thanks a bunch.
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