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Proudiddy · #1 (**permalink**) 07-09-2007, 06:26 PM

What's up guys? I'm wondering what program I'm supposed to do in VJB, and need feedback ASAP so I can start. Ok, so I did the tests but disregarded the Vert tests, b/c I don't have the boxes to test reactive jumps. I do know my vert has measured between 20" and 25" but I'll go test it again in a lil bit and see what it is for sure. Anyway, I did the squat b/c it said that that test would overrule the results of the vert tests anyway...

I weigh slightly less than 160 I usually hover btwn 155 and 160 but never over that. I squatted 240. So, I got the 1.5 times my bodyweight. I actually haven't messed with weights as much since high school, but I busted that out anyway... So, I'm pretty proud of myself.

Overall, I'm 23 yrs old (don't clown my vert, lol), I'm 5' 9.5" - 5' 10", my biggest asset on the court is quickness, I'm EXTREMELY quick laterally and first-step wise, I don't usually test out well on anything (40 yard dash, vert, etc.), but when I play ball people have asked me if I run track, lol. So, I'd say I'm naturally strong, but not what you would call a natural athlete.

I think I fall under the intermediate I profile, but I'm not sure, b/c my vert would be considered poor to good. Most likely poor. It says see 'plyometric focused intermediate' though. So what program is that? B/c it also says one day of weight training to maintain muscle as well, but the plyo intermed. workout doesn't have any weight training??? So what do I do?

Also, I'm currently going to a junior college open gyms every Saturday to play on the team this year... I've been running the mile 3x a week over the last couple weeks trying to get back in shape, and doing some drills with shooting and ball handling... Will I still be able to do all this once I start the program and how will I keep my legs fresh for Saturdays?!?!

24forlife · #2 (**permalink**) 07-09-2007, 07:49 PM

good luck but... thats not gonna be good... do u have the vjb???
if not pm me... and if u do it specifically says train for strength or endurance... not bth at the same time.....

rangerid · #3 (**permalink**) 07-09-2007, 09:03 PM

if you fall under intermediate section, its still best to do novice weights and novcie plyos if you never had any prior training...if you did, then do intermmediate

Proudiddy · #4 (**permalink**) 07-09-2007, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rangerid

if you fall under intermediate section, its still best to do novice weights and novcie plyos if you never had any prior training...if you did, then do intermmediate

Thanks guys!

I did have weight lifting in high school, but that was about 5 years ago. Does that count? B/c I think the intermediate training seems right. But, what would I add for weight training to my workout? B/c it says do one day of weight training to maintain and do the plyometric focused intermed. workout. If I don't do the mile runs and just play full-court a couple times a week, do you think that will negatively affect my performance?

And what days are probably best to do the workout being that I have to have two full days in between but want to be fresh for Saturdays?

24forlife · #5 (**permalink**) 07-09-2007, 11:14 PM

actually... it says not to do endurance training for the vert. cuz it will decrease ur vert.

a.j.ing · #6 (**permalink**) 07-11-2007, 06:00 AM

And what days are probably best to do the workout being that I have to have two full days in between but want to be fresh for Saturdays?[/quote]
i reckon something lyk monday and thursday but u can switch it around. just leave a couple of days rest before your game.

rangerid · #7 (**permalink**) 07-11-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by a.j.ing

And what days are probably best to do the workout being that I have to have two full days in between but want to be fresh for Saturdays?

i reckon something lyk monday and thursday but u can switch it around. just leave a couple of days rest before your game.[/quote]
U think 1 day rest is okAY???