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MUSiC anD SHeeT! / Amy Whinehouse is gone...
« on: July 23, 2011, 12:38:24 pm »
Dead. Overdose.
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Program Review / Re: Air alert (knee alert?)
« on: July 23, 2011, 09:26:08 am »
Why do people keep on wasting MONEY on programs when really, there's nothing that complicated. Heck, you could go with the Jack M split here on this site and be happy with your future dunks.
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: Who would jump higher and why?
« on: July 23, 2011, 07:56:16 am »
Michael Bolton can deadlift 1000? 
I always thought there's something fishy with that guy.
I always thought there's something fishy with that guy.
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Pics, Videos, & Links / Re: JUST DONT IT - adarq.org (aka JUST DO IT spoof)
« on: July 23, 2011, 06:30:03 am »
I don't GET it. 
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: Who would jump higher and why?
« on: July 23, 2011, 06:27:31 am »
That's it, I'm getting fat. See, Rippetoe was right when he transformed that kid into a fat slob. That's how athletes look.
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Program Review / Re: Air alert (knee alert?)
« on: July 22, 2011, 05:25:26 pm »LBSS, there is no "so what?"
Adarq opened up this thread and asked for +/- feedback. i gave my feedback. i can only guess that what u ment, since u didnt clarify, is that u want to hear more about my experience?! i dunno what else to tell u man. i guess i can give sum safety advice.
----Safety----
if air alert or any other excercises cause pain or soreness in the knee area use
1. ice on the knees
2. Bengay type muscle rub
always stretch prior, between sets, and post workout.
a good idea for during workouts is to use knee sleeves/braces and/or jumper knee straps/bands which are designed to improve patellar tracking and elevation by applying mild pressure on the tendon below the kneecap. The tubular insert provides uniform pressure
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!
Or just don't do it when the volume gets ridiculous so you don't have to use things that won't help at all. If you have jumper's knee none of that shit is gonna help.
You can upgrade to a Alex Maroko program as soon as you hit that point.
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LanceSTS's Performance Blog / Re: SOME JUMP/ PLYO/ EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH WORKOUTS
« on: July 22, 2011, 05:19:34 pm »
What about using boxes? Jumping and landing on the same leg on and off boxes would definitely be more intense.
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: Who would jump higher and why?
« on: July 22, 2011, 03:41:11 pm »
Well I think outside the box and am not afraid to display what I think. Call that retarded, I call it outside the box. Whatever. It doesn't really matter to me what random person A or B over the internet thinks. If I'm wrong, I think a high level of bodyfat is actually an indicator that that person doesn't train/run/jump too much and it's not necessarily the bodyfat itself that's detrimental, instead - it's an indicator about that person's activity level. I think you can't really disagree on that one. It also takes more effort to move more useless weight (fat) so that person probably gets tired after doing a few jumps whereas a lower bodyfat person can train more and get better results as such.
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: Who would jump higher and why?
« on: July 22, 2011, 02:48:49 pm »Well, in my bro opinion, having "dead excess weight" messes the proprioceptive signal around. The CNS is like "I ain't gonna allow this limb to move this fast while being this heavy" as it receives signals from the receptors that sit in that particular limb. At least, this is my view on things, but you can take it as the holy word if you want to. You know I'm just never wrong.
You are retarded!
Maybe, but you're both retarded AND gay. When it comes to both, you have really cornered the market.
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: Who would jump higher and why?
« on: July 22, 2011, 01:00:17 pm »
Well, in my bro opinion, having "dead excess weight" messes the proprioceptive signal around. The CNS is like "I ain't gonna allow this limb to move this fast while being this heavy" as it receives signals from the receptors that sit in that particular limb. At least, this is my view on things, but you can take it as the holy word if you want to. You know I'm just never wrong.
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: Who would jump higher and why?
« on: July 22, 2011, 12:38:08 pm »I don't know. It just makes sense for me. By the same token, why does closing your eyes demand a more proprioceptive signal from you when moving around?
Well, for me it does not. When you make a point like that it would be good if you had arguments in favor of it, don't you agree?
Also, I don't understand your question. What is a "more proprioceptive signal"? And what does that have to do with our discussion?
I meant "stronger" proprioceptive signal. When you take away one orientation sense (eyesight) the body needs to boost it's proprioceptive ability to determine the position on your limbs/to maintain equillibrium etc.
Try this: stand on one leg and like in a one-leg deadlift touch the floor. Do the same thing with your eyes closed. Which was harder? Or try to balance on a medball or basketball with your eyes open vs. your eyes closed.
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ADARQ & LanceSTS - Q&A / Re: Weight and Caloric Deficit
« on: July 22, 2011, 12:35:09 pm »
Is it possible to gain weight with a caloric deficit?
NO
Get pregnant.
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: Who would jump higher and why?
« on: July 22, 2011, 09:27:27 am »Well it could mess up with your proprioceptive ability.
You have said that already but you did not mention by which mechanisms that would happen.
I don't know. It just makes sense for me. By the same token, why does closing your eyes demand a more proprioceptive signal from you when moving around?
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: Who would jump higher and why?
« on: July 22, 2011, 09:09:05 am »And if you think your bodyweight is a variable to minimize for a higher VJ, you are fooling yourself big time.
So if I'm 6'0 and 300 lbs with a 50% bodyfat I shouldn't think my bodyweight is a variable to minimize for a higher VJ?
No, you should not minimize it, but you should definitely decrease it. Notice the difference.
Can't comment on the single leg stuff, but I don't think that body fat - in reasonable amounts, like up to 15% - plays a measurable negative role in coordination. At least I cannot see why that would be the case.
Well it could mess up with your proprioceptive ability.