Pylo Improvement

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          supreme on April 22, 2004 at 4:05 am #9147

          I bought this jumping program called "Mad Bounce x2". I was wondering since it involves explosive jumping exercises, should I expect major improvements in my times just by doing this program and not doing any weights?

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          jumpscoachmike on April 22, 2004 at 8:25 am #27309

          Supreme-

          What do you mean by 'not doing any weights' ? If it's what I think you're saying (to not lift at all)… do not go that route! Out of curiosity, does this plyo program you bought advocate that you not lift while doing it?? If so, I'd seriously consider the source.

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          supreme on April 23, 2004 at 12:08 am #27310

          The program says don't combine it with anything other than upper body weightlifting and some athletic activity. It goes on to say that too much strenuous activity could cause a negative effect on my results due to over training.

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          jumpscoachmike on April 23, 2004 at 5:27 am #27311

          I would be skeptical Deshaun…my opinion

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          ws100 on April 23, 2004 at 5:34 am #27312

          I have read that doing pylo's after and during weight training can be very benefical. I would deffinately no give up lower body weights like jumpscoachmike said.

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          jumpscoachmike on April 23, 2004 at 7:23 am #27313

          Correct ws…in short, do not eliminate your weight lifting Deshaun. Plyos can assist in the development you are looking for, but in no way can they substitute or take the place of your core weight room lifts…back squats (among other variations), and cleans are critical ones of note.

          In addition, I have my athletes perform all plyos routines Before a lifting session, so as to always make sure technique is of highest quality. Also, the explosiveness you will need for drills such as box/ depth jumps and the higher level plyos will call on all the strength you have to give – thus performing them before the weight room is important in my mind.

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          supreme on April 24, 2004 at 3:08 am #27314

          I thank you both for your advice. Not being able to do weights for 14wks was pretty much the reason why I didn???t start the program already. Another question I have is how demanding are plyos on your CNS if done 3x a week?

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          Derrick Brito on April 26, 2004 at 8:36 pm #27315

          it would probably depend on the intensity and volume that you are doing them with.

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