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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Peaking for a combine

« on: July 28, 2011, 03:34:36 pm »

Hello all,

I have a couple tryouts coming up for indoor football teams.

I'm a pretty experienced trainee.

Weigh 178. Squat 385. Deadlift 385.

VJ: 37 40: Low:4.40. Hi: 4.61: Median: 4.5

I usually build up to a 1 rep max once a week on the squat or deadlift. I do a couple other supplemental lifts for the p-chain. The rest of my time is devoted to speed training.

What's a good strategy for trying to peak for tryouts?
Rest for a few days to be super recovered and fresh and run the risk of losing technique. Or...hit the field every day for light workouts without pushing it too hard (i.e running at max velocity, doing a lot of volume) etc.

Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Broad Jump Technique

« on: May 20, 2011, 12:38:11 pm »

Any tips or cues you can provide?

Ex: How far away should my feet be apart. How high should I jump?

I know this is probably basic but I feel like I'm doing something wrong. I just tested my vert at 37 inches but I was only able to broad jump 9 ft 4 in. I feel like I have the explosive power to atleast be getting 9 ft. 10 in. or even 10 ft.

Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / How to Improve Quickness for Football

« on: May 09, 2011, 04:44:01 pm »

I am a football player and am looking to increase my quickness on the field. My explosion is very solid, but I can't juke anyone for shit!

What are the best ways to improve quickness. The old saying is that you improve by simply playing your sport...and I agree. I engage in route running 2-3 times a week to sharpen up every route i run. But...this won't give me the super quick jukes or fast progress that I am looking for.

I just wonder if I'm missing anything in my training. Obviously if someone wants to improve their speed, unless their strong as a bull they can benefit by improving their numbers in the gym. I'm curious to know if there's anything I can do in my training that will directly apply to quickness and make me springier.

Thanks

Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / 40 yard dash start

« on: April 27, 2011, 02:13:58 pm »

I've heard coaches say that it is good to take shorter steps in your start to keep your hips under your center of gravity. I have also had coaches instruct me to take the largest steps possible when firing out of the hole.

Which theory is correct?

I know for me personally, I "feel" a lot more explosive taking shorter steps but that doesn't mean I'm actually moving faster. It can sometimes feel a little choppy, and that may lead to deceleration. But the shorter steps allow me to fire out lower and not raise my torso up too soon.

What do my choopy steps indicate? Is it a weakness in hip power? A poor stance? I have a had a strength coach look at my stance and he hasn't made any changes so it may not be my stance.

A note about the stance. A lot of sprinters seems to raise their butts really high in the air. when I do this I feel like I am noce diving into the ground and I have to take recovery steps to get my balance. When I keep my butt parrallel or slightly above my back then I feel I can drive out easier and more efficiently. But when I look at combine videos, it seems like all the guys butts are really high in the air.

**Any comments or suggestions would be really helpful.

Thanks