A chronicle of an average 38 year-old attempting to dunk a basketball while increasing PRs in the squat and bench press.
My goals: Dunk a basketball (again), squat 400 pounds, and bench press 275 pounds.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Week 25
I only have a few weeks to try and reach my goals. I was able to squat 340 pounds for 5 reps this week, but I'm not feeling confident about dunking with two hands. Because of my hand injury, bench pressing 300 pounds is definitely not happening between now and April (see week 21 and 22 postings).
Standing vertical: About 27 inches. No change.
One-step vertical: I almost put down a one-handed dunk on a 9'11" rim. The attempt was made after a church ball game when my legs were warmed up and loose.
Squats: 340 pounds for 5 reps. It looks like I'm about parallel on all of my reps; I always worry that I'm not hitting parallel. I didn't keep my lower back as tight as I should have on the last 2 reps.
Bench press: I was able to hold 135 pounds without my hand hurting at all. I performed 4 sets of 8 reps focusing on speed.
Barbell rows: I was able to hold 135 pounds without my hand hurting at all. I performed 4 sets of 8 reps focusing on speed.
Agree with Jeremy! Those are legit squats and very heavy. Great job reaching that goal! Also, sounds like your making progress on your one step vert. How's your jump on a full approach?
Impressive squats man. The depth looked good to me. Grats on almost throwing down the one handed dunk. Sounds like you are really close. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteWith weightlifting, I'm just trying to keep up with you. How close are you to dunking?
DeleteAgree with Jeremy! Those are legit squats and very heavy. Great job reaching that goal! Also, sounds like your making progress on your one step vert. How's your jump on a full approach?
ReplyDeleteIt's better. I'm feeling better about getting a dunk down in the next few weeks.
Deleteawesome man! can't wait to see it!
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