Another Leg Day, Another day for PRs

Last week jumped 49". This week jumped 50.5"
Last week hit 410 + 120lb chains in box squat. This week went 415 with a crack at 420.

So, yea, things are going well with leg work so far. Just hope this transfers well to the field as last Saturday I honestly thought I had one of my worst showings on the pitch in a long time. I may or may not, probably not, get into that later but for now lets discuss todays training.



Today was unfortunately cut short. Much shorter than I'd planned. Originally I wanted to get my training in early but was called in to cover a shift so my morning/ afternoon was shot. Got what I could done before a few prospects showed up to get their ass kicked via kettle bell.

Not to say the day was a waste. Still got some solid training in. Several jumps in all of which were over 48" on the tires. In fact I think I landed every one. Now just still chasing the magic 50+ range. Some reason that is a barrier I need to get over. Finally did but just barely with the 50.5". Im scraping cleans while Im in season. Unfortunately that lift just takes up too much time and I need to focus on movement and get my quickness/ first step faster on the pitch. I'll be tossing them back into the mix once track season rolls around in the next 3 months. Finished off with several sets of 3 on box squats and then rounded off with 4x5 on RDL's. Those are feeling solid as well. Finished at 330 and really felt I should've gone heavier.

Next week.

Improving my vertical

I just BARELY missed 50" on an approach jump yesterday. Pretty bummed about that. Happy I hit a 49" jump but really thought I had the 51" that I had set up. Just couldn't stick the landing. Otherwise improvement seems to be moving right along. I think even my leg strength is improving very well despite everything Im trying to do lately.



Squat's felt good too. I switched to box squats because recovery is quicker and not as sore or tired the next day. Need my legs to function day to day so I can keep my fitness up and keep running for rugby. Once seasons over I'll be switching back to a 3 or 4 day squat program and get that depth back down. Mean time it's looking like once a week heavy squatting plus a dynamic power day. Top that off with 4 or 5 days of running plus game day and my legs will get plenty work.