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Speed Squat Workout by Nathan D. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 14 Oct 2009 10:00pm Today was speed squat day. We do this every Wednesday to improve our explosiveness in the squat and deadlift. AM Mobility Work Foam Roller Dynamic Warm-Up Glute Work PM Cambered Bar Speed Box Squat 8 x 2 @ 60% max raw weight (no accomodating resistance such as chains or bands) Heavy Deadlift, work up to a max single (almost max Read on »

Speed Squat Workout by Nathan D. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 18 Jun 2009 11:30am Hey guys, here is Wednesday's speed squat workout. Use speed work if you want to improve explosiveness and/or technique in a specific lift. I am preparing for a powerlifting meet so improving speed in the squat, bench and deadlift is a must! Speed Box Squat 10 x 2 x 55-65% raw 1 rep max Speed Sumo Deadlift 10 x 1 x 55-65% raw 1 rep max Shovel Read on »

Speed Squat Workout by Nathan D. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 02 Dec 2009 12:00am AM Mobility Drills Dynamic Warm-Up (reverse lunge with twist, side lunge, inch worm, Russian twist, t-push-up) Glute Work with a set of push-ups between each drill (bridge, bird dog, single leg bridge, clam shell) Kettlebell Windmills 2 x 5 per side PM Speed Squat 8 x 2 @60% max raw weight Sumo Deadlift 10 x 1 @70% mrw Barbell Read on »

Speed Squat and Deadlift Day by Nathan D. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 30 Sep 2009 10:08pm Here is the workout we did today to build our speed and improve our technique in the squat and the deadlift. Speed Box Squat 8 x 2 at 60% of max, straight weight (no bands or chains today) Speed Deadlift 10 x 1 at 60% of max Stiff Legged Deadlift 3 x 6-10 Standing Cable Crunch 3 x 6-10 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OamqHeqLDK8 Read on »

Speed Squat Workout of the Day by Nathan D. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 21 Oct 2009 10:01pm deadlifting after speed work is not something you should do all the time if you max out on a squat/deadlift move later in the week. Just throw it in now and then when your deadlift... recommend you incorporate this type of exercise. I makes me feel great! In the afternoon I met with the powerlifting team and we did a speed squat workout. Speed Squat 8 x 2 Read on »

Top Speed Training Exercise: Squat Jumps by Mark D. Healthy Living Professional

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Posted Tue 08 Jun 2010 12:50pm to improve your speed acceleration and power. One great exercise to do is squat jumps (bodyweight squat jumps should be mastered first). Just descend into your squat, jump up... The squat jump is a top speed and power exercise. In sports competition, it is not always the fastest player who makes the play. You will rarely reach maximum speed during Read on »

Medicine Ball Squat Jumps Improve Speed and Power by Mark D. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Tue 20 Oct 2009 10:00pm . You can train to improve your speed acceleration and power. One great exercise to do is medicine ball squat jumps (bodyweight squat jumps should be mastered first). Just...Use the medicine ball squat jump exercise to improve your speed and power. In sports competition, it is not always the fastest player who makes the play. You will rarely Read on »

Weighted Squat Jumps Improves Speed Acceleration by Mark D. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Wed 21 Jul 2010 10:25am proper jumping and landing techniques before doing weighted squat jumps. Read this post about jumping and landing techniques . Get your FREE Report, "10 Must Know Speed Training... Weighted squat jumps will definitely improve your speed acceleration and explosive power output. In short, this exercise will make you a better player. As a kid, I Read on »

Use Weighted Squat Jumps To Improve Acceleration Speed by Mark D. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Sat 23 Aug 2008 3:07pm exercise to do is weighted squat jumps (bodyweight squat jumps should be mastered first). While sport-specific plyometric training improves power , non-specific... concentric muscle power. It is important to learn proper jumping and landing techniques before doing weighted squat jumps. Read this post about jumping and landing techniques Read on »

Use Weighted Squat Jumps To Improve Acceleration Speed by RxBlogger Patient Expert

Posted Sun 07 Sep 2008 8:05pm to do is weighted squat jumps (bodyweight squat jumps should be mastered first). While sport-specific plyometric training improves power, non-specific power training should... to learn proper jumping and landing techniques before doing weighted squat jumps. Read this post about jumping and landing techniques. Need more sports training tips? Subscribe Read on »