From competitive bball, yeah i think im just bout done with the sport. From vertical trainign and stuff, idk, probably there too, it may not be possible to do much better than what i've achieved .. did start with a 20" vert so im not sure there is much left but diminishing returns from training. Will see though, once i stop playing bball i can explore other things like using PEDs and that may allow me to unlock more vertical gains but not really sure about going down that road tbh.
I do want to go into the tournament in the best shape of my life.. and as athletic as ive ever been. But time is not on my side and i have left too much left last minute.. (body comp, strength, peaking etc) .. so may have to settle for less than that. i'll try my best ofc but it seems pretty unlikely at this point.
the gains im looking for are from a)accessory work (rdls, hip thrusts) and getting my squat going again despite my changes of bodyweight, and b)going from a catabolic state (cutting) to a more anabolic one. Anyone who goes on a cut will lose some performance, 10% is not unusual. If coming off the cut usually will give a boost in strength and athleticism which will be cool. c)explore weight vest for peaking. and a few other things im forgetting now but i could try to peak my athleticism. The little things add up. d)stopping fasting always helps me train better.
