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FP · « **Reply #1305 on:** November 07, 2017, 12:30:42 am »

Yeah anti-rotation is underrated for building athleticism especially on change of direction where I feel there's a lot of leaking that can happen through rotation of the torso. Pallof press is my personal favorite, then slow eccentric Deadbugs and landmines are great too. Didn't have much success with woodchoppers the one time I tried them, was feeling it more in the arms than the core. Suitcase is my favorite loaded carry variation but I feel silly having to use straps to set iylt up.

I think shoulder stability is also something that's pretty underrated in terms of functional core strength . And then quadratus lumborum back muscles, I know they play a huge role in sprinting but I haven't been able to find a good strengthening exercise for that group.

AGC · « **Reply #1306 on:** November 08, 2017, 06:55:20 pm »

Quote from: Final Phenom on November 07, 2017, 12:30:42 am

Yeah anti-rotation is underrated for building athleticism especially on change of direction where I feel there's a lot of leaking that can happen through rotation of the torso. Pallof press is my personal favorite, then slow eccentric Deadbugs and landmines are great too. Didn't have much success with woodchoppers the one time I tried them, was feeling it more in the arms than the core. Suitcase is my favorite loaded carry variation but I feel silly having to use straps to set iylt up.

I think shoulder stability is also something that's pretty underrated in terms of functional core strength . And then quadratus lumborum back muscles, I know they play a huge role in sprinting but I haven't been able to find a good strengthening exercise for that group.

I found with woodchoppers that, if you consciously initiate the movement from the hip/core and then guide the cable with your arm rather than just pull with the arm, it can be a bit more targeted. But it is a tricky one for sure. Those other ones are good too. Side planks for QL?

seifullaah73 · « **Reply #1307 on:** November 09, 2017, 05:57:16 pm »

Squat form looks impressive and very strong. Keep it up.

LBSS · « **Reply #1308 on:** November 10, 2017, 02:05:44 am »

Quote from: seifullaah73 on November 09, 2017, 05:57:16 pm

Squat form looks impressive and very strong. Keep it up.

yep. beautiful.

AGC · « **Reply #1309 on:** November 23, 2017, 06:08:39 am »

Quote from: fast does lie on November 10, 2017, 01:36:22 pm

Squats look nice bud, you seem to be progressing pretty well.

Myself on the other hand, a minor side of quad injury slowing me down, i still did like 375 x 1 with it, but it always feels tender especially on front squats.

I haven't made progress for 4 months, it's safe to say.....

Thanks mate. I'd be pretty embarrassed though after 6 years of training if my squat form wasn't good! I haven't really made that much progress though, just barely back to normal baseline levels.

On the quad, I've said it a bit, you should get it investigated if it's still hurting after many months. A quick ultrasound should tell you if it's torn. Continuing to squat on it is just foolish if it's that bad. Of course if you're in the US and you don't have private health I can understand it's hard....but as you've already dropped 30k on training, this is something that would be wise to splurge on.
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I got a post-doc position literally out of the blue on my first attempt. Lol. Simply a case of right place, right time. I haven't graduated yet but it doesn't matter here in Australia if you aren't officially a Dr before your first job. So my work hours will change a bit. I was in pure MS research, but my new lab is 1/2 autism, 1/2 parkinson's, with a bit of MS on the side (that sounds weird out of context). So I get to do some new things, which is great. Might stuff training up but I've already been doing similar hours for years so hopefully won't go the way of poor Joe who seems to have succumbed to the 9-5.

I've added 1x/week doing some tempo sprints now the weather is nice and I never shut up about them. Sorest I've been in ages after my first session just doing 4x120m!!

LBSS · « **Reply #1310 on:** November 23, 2017, 07:17:03 am »

Quote from: acole14 on November 23, 2017, 06:08:39 am

I got a post-doc position literally out of the blue on my first attempt.

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poor Joe who seems to have succumbed to the 9-5.

seriously. pour one out, again.

Mikey · « **Reply #1311 on:** November 24, 2017, 07:14:15 am »

Congrats on the post doc position!

AGC · « **Reply #1312 on:** November 26, 2017, 06:48:45 am »

Quote from: LBSS on November 23, 2017, 07:17:03 am

Quote from: acole14 on November 23, 2017, 06:08:39 am
I got a post-doc position literally out of the blue on my first attempt.

Quote from: Mutumbo000 on November 24, 2017, 07:14:15 am

Congrats on the post doc position!

Thanks fellas!

Quote from: fast does lie on November 23, 2017, 11:59:47 pm

Lol @ USA and it's health care problems, fortunately i do have health care but i think quad is getting a bit better, it only feels uncomfortable/sore when i squat heavy now adn goes away a few days after, so i think it is a strain that is healing but just took a very long time...... When I said "30k" i also accounted for time spent and not just equipment

Oh, well if it is slowly improving then wait-and-see is OK. Not progressing/getting worse = something's up.

Quote from: fast does lie on November 23, 2017, 11:59:47 pm

So your research relates to Multiple Sclerosis sp?, autism, and parkinsons and the likes? I've always been intrigued by autism, because friends' of mine have loved ones affected by it, but i can't seem to understand exactly what autism is.... it's description seems so vague.....

Pretty much. 'Autism' derives from 'auto' = 'self' and covers a range of behaviours where social interaction is limited by abnormal brain development. 'Autism spectrum disorder' is a better term, as it covers the varying degree of social impairment. It's still very much a black box and is probably going to be one of the most difficult brain disorders to understand and treat in our lifetimes.

AGC · « **Reply #1313 on:** November 26, 2017, 06:52:58 am »

I had a free moment to have a jump session the other day:

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il5JLNL8y5M" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il5JLNL8y5M</a>

Gained about 1-2'' on SVJ and DSVJ from baseline levels. This is still with pathetic strength levels and not that much jumping yet, so: good.

AGC · « **Reply #1314 on:** November 28, 2017, 07:03:15 am »

Quote from: fast does lie on November 26, 2017, 08:49:47 am

which restaurant do u have over there that u enjoy or online store? i will get you something, congrats..... i dont think i can beat u lol.... u have 3 more in to go to 35in SVJ

while i have 13 more in to go to 37in svj lol

edit- oh wait, we have 1 year to complete, so i still have like 9 months i think....

Yep plenty of time left. Those 3'' will be hard-gained from here out I think. Also, I'd be happy to just drop the $$: the motivation is more than worth it to be honest. Just put "Winner of adarq.org SVJ contest 2017-2018" in your sig if you win! Your call.

Mikey · « **Reply #1315 on:** November 28, 2017, 08:14:18 am »

Mikey · « **Reply #1316 on:** November 28, 2017, 08:02:53 pm »

Acole if I remember correctly you were doing 150kg squats in the past. If you get up to 4 plates whilst remaining at your current body weight (obviously a lot easier said than done) you should be jumping 38 inches+

AGC · « **Reply #1317 on:** November 29, 2017, 06:53:21 am »

Quote from: fast does lie on November 28, 2017, 07:19:28 pm

Quote from: acole14 on November 28, 2017, 07:03:15 am
Quote from: fast does lie on November 26, 2017, 08:49:47 am
which restaurant do u have over there that u enjoy or online store? i will get you something, congrats..... i dont think i can beat u lol.... u have 3 more in to go to 35in SVJ

while i have 13 more in to go to 37in svj lol

edit- oh wait, we have 1 year to complete, so i still have like 9 months i think....

Yep plenty of time left. Those 3'' will be hard-gained from here out I think. Also, I'd be happy to just drop the $$: the motivation is more than worth it to be honest. Just put "Winner of adarq.org SVJ contest 2017-2018" in your sig if you win! Your call.

oh wait, you have to reach 37, while i have to reach 35..... yeah we can drop the gift card, makes no diff

Oh yeah, that's it. Yep, 37'' is a good challenge for me. Let's go!

Quote from: Mutumbo000 on November 28, 2017, 08:02:53 pm

Acole if I remember correctly you were doing 150kg squats in the past. If you get up to 4 plates whilst remaining at your current body weight (obviously a lot easier said than done) you should be jumping 38 inches+

Yes, I got to 155kgs for a single around late 2013, and again in late 2015. So that's the goal for a start. Squat/SVJ correlates much better than any other jump, so yeah, gains in the squat should directly fuel the SVJ height.

AGC · « **Reply #1318 on:** January 26, 2018, 07:59:51 am »

Training has been very scattered lately. Consistency is hard with 9-5, commute home, baby bedtime, dinner, then gather the energy to hit the gym or jump outside in the dark - even just 3x/week, which is the current frequency. I haven't really gained much on squat (hitting 10@90, 7@100, 5@110 ATG), but I have been jumping 1-2x/week in the backyard. It's not ideal at all but better than nothing. The track is re-opening in February. I had complained to the council about the poor availability and rip-off fees - and, stunningly, they actually did something about it. I'm guessing many others did too. Of course, it took the council four months to re-negotiate a basic lease agreement with the club to allow access but...better than nothing. So I might be able to do more active training there instead of my tiny backyard.

My best SVJ lately. I'm jumping at a 9' ceiling but I can never really tell how close I get with ceiling jumps. Maybe 3'' away? Probably a bit higher than last height check I reckon.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfXtyHYK-14" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfXtyHYK-14</a>

Next post will be more detailed with what I'm actually doing, and plan to do. It's mostly focused on strengthening hips and lower abs atm.

vag · « **Reply #1319 on:** January 29, 2018, 03:09:49 am »

Looks great nevertheless, kinda floating.
But anyway, when i was doing head-height jumps at home, i couldn't reach ceiling, so i used to hang a string with an object at the end ( e.g. a pencil ). Not only you know if you reached a height that way, but you can even quantify and regulate, you can estimate from the 'impact force' how much above the pencil you got so then you can shorten the hanging length of the string. So if you expect to get 2-3 inches below that ceiling, start with a 5'' string. See if you get it, estimate how much, and then shorten it to 3'' etc. Not that convenient but works well.

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