Week 7

At the beginning of this week, I was amazed at the improvement in my one-step vertical. My improvements on my vertical measurements on Monday:

• Standing vertical: Maybe 1/2"
• One-step vertical: Close to 1.5", I really felt like I was exploding towards the rim with a whole lot more force.
• Running vertical: 1". I still feel clumsy and stiff with my approach. When I tried a one-foot takeoff, my knee buckled so I really need to work on my one-foot technique.

No basketball this week because of work and Halloween.

I just weighed myself yesterday. My weight, while wearing a polo shirt, slacks, and Doc Martin dress shoes, is:  220 pounds! I'm not trying to put on weight but it just keeps piling on. However, I am still increasing my vertical and feeling quicker and faster.

Weightlifting:

• Squats: best set was 260 pounds for 5 reps
• Hexbar deadlifts: best set was 245 pounds for 5 reps (I'm still working up slowly on these)
• Bench press: best set was 215 pounds for 5 reps
• Barbell rows: best set was 215 pounds for 5 reps
• Overhead press: best set was 160 pounds for 5 reps