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DWade in 09 literally did some things no one else has done. 2k points, 500 assists and 100+ blocks/steals. Just putting that out there in case people forgot because he's woefully underrated.

As for LeBron not getting calls...meh. It's a wash. He also gets away with a ton of stuff imo. Stars get star treatment. Always have always will.

I do think LeBron is more gifted athletically than MJ due to size. Both had great bounce, speed, strength in their athletic prime but LeBron is 3" taller and 40-50lbs heavier. MJ did possess the quickest first step I have ever seen tho. 80s MJs first step was incomprehensible. So i give that and body control to MJ. The rest tho...

Yeah that was a 3am workout lol! Less springy more raw horse ponies it felt like.

Squatted today. BW at 192.4 lbs. Actually had 7.5 hours of sleep. Felt good. Warmups were on point.

Pyramid up to a 405 PAUSED SINGLE!  Honestly felt like I had 425 in me. Played it safe tho and dropped to 365 for 3x2 paused with a dropset 315x6 for speed at the end. Quick machine circuit and a few box jumps. 2/3 stepped a 10'9" touch at the end which is awesome for post lifting for me. Time to stretch and eat!

Quick vid of said box jumps while I was warming up (2 separate days lol)

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs7n-_rg7Pc" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs7n-_rg7Pc</a>

Thinking about it I'm still exhibiting decent tendon stiffness so i SHOULD be feeling "springy" instead of just powerful. Gotta be the extra weight.

Took two weeks off from all lifting due to some patellar tendinitis (I think) in my right knee. Weighed in at 195 last night. Holy fuck me. Going to switch up training. Gotta lower volume on upper again and raise weight. Hit a plyo/speed day again and start peaking compound lifts. Paused 405 on my squat last night. Doubles at 365. Way back on volume. Did hit some seated box jumps and such. Definitely feel powerful but no springy. That was evidenced today while hooping. Got "up" but felt like a struggle. Hit some lobs and such but I could definitely feel all the extra weight lol!

Need to rededicate myself to logging. Keeps me focused, motivated, and on point with training sets/reps/schemes.

Back from vacation...did not do a damn thing while I was gone lol! No lifting, jumping or even editing. Will get on that tonight or tomorrow. Gonna go shoot for a few. Tomorrow if I feel good I'll have a mini jump session.

Missed a few updates and took a week off when someone stepped on my foot while cutting. Foot was a little sore. Squats stayed at 356/275 and deadlift at 405 and 315 although my grip improved.

Decided I'm ok on "strength" so I'm moving to more of a "power" block for the next 4-6 weeks. So more of a 5x5 and heavy triple scheme on legs. Still going ULTRA light on assistance work but may throw in some front squat and BSS now. Plan to move to a 2-4 week explosive block after this.

Monday: deadlift at 190.6 lbs.

Lots of jumps/etc on warmups. Same warmup pyramid on deadlifts. Used straps for the 405 single. Moved top single to 455. Didn't feel as heavy as expected. Decided to 5x5 at 365 with straps, no belt. First 4 sets were no issue. Ony 5th I decided to test myself some and aimed for 8 reps. I did 10 and had 2-3 more in me easily but I stopped. Good thing too. Spinal erectors are SORE. Not broke but definitely DOMs.

Spent the evening with the wife for our anniversary. Ate way too much.

Weighed in at 193.4 today for back day but looked shredded.

Shot around tonight and ran through some drills. Managed some half heated max effort stuff but my back was shutting down some explosive capability I think. Got some short video of the ending dunk attempts and ME jumps. Only one other guy there and my brain just wasn't wanting to JUMP. Will edit down the film and post later. Maybe 42ish inch max. Goal was at 10'1" I found out lat the end. Meh.

Hammered PC last night at 192lbs BW.

Extensive warmup/stretch. AC went out at the gym. I was pouring sweat 😂

Deadlifts:

135 x10, 185 x7, 225 x3, 275 x1, 315x1, 365 x1. All no belt or straps. Tried 405 and my grip failed (double overhand) just above my knees. Strapped and got it easily.

4x8 at 315. Went no belt no straps first 3 sets got 6/2, 6/2, 4/4 (reps before and after a quick grip reset). Strapped for the last set and got 8 with plenty left in the tank.

Circuit trained high rep low weight ham curls, leg extensions, calf raises and glute kickbacks. Minimal core and a few jumps to finish. Not bad. Kinda upset about failing 405 completely raw. Oh well.

Shoot around this am for 30mins before work. Ok results. Couple buddies came in as I was supposed to be leaving that I haven't seen in a min (one moved to Florida, the other plays overseas) so we got a 10 min low effort dunk session in. I think the only thing holding me back right now (besides sheer strength) is I am SLOOOOW on my dribble run up ( and my lobs but very noticeable on dribble drive). I assume this is a reps problem and overthinking right now. In game I expect to zone out and let my body react but as of now I'm definitely missing the speed into my plant I had before.

OVERTIME!