Also, we won our rec basketball league game this week. We couldn't miss in the first half. During the second half, I was elbowed in the jaw and split open the inside of my mouth. My wife said I should start playing defense with my body instead of my face to keep that from happening again.
This week's measurements:
- Standing vertical: 26 inches. I wasn't really as warmed up as I should have been... that seems to be a common theme.
- One-step vertical: Around 29 inches.
- Squats: 245 pounds for 6 reps. I was exhausted that day and had little energy. Work was busy this week and I ended up staying there a few hours longer the day I did squats. I should've waited one more day before squatting.
- Bench press: 245 pounds for 2 reps.
- Overhead press: 130 pounds for 4 reps of 6 reps. My left shoulder was tight and sore, so I cut back on the weight this week.
- Barbell rows: 235 pounds for 3 reps. 245 felt really heavy last week, so I cut back a little this week.
- Hang power cleans: 205 pounds for 1 rep
Keep it going man!!! That is a serious hang clean. I was doing hang cleans originally and switched to a full power clean but I think i'm going to switch back this week, just to mix it up. Also, I felt like I could really focus on my hip extension when just doing the hang clean instead of worry more about form. I'll let you know how it goes.
ReplyDeleteDude, you're strong enough that a 200+ pound hang clean shouldn't be too hard to do. The best piece of advice I've received regarding hang cleans is that your movement should look exactly like your vertical jump movement.
DeleteI'd be interested in a video showing your hang clean. I might be able to get some tips from your form. As of right now I'd be lucky to get up 185 1 time.
Delete8'10 at 11 years old? That's really impressive actually! You got yourself a future dunker!
ReplyDeleteHe's turning 12 really soon. He's already 5'4" with arms as long as mine, and hands and feet almost as big as mine.
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