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Possible to be athletic and strong?
« on: April 15, 2011, 07:20:55 AM »
I have switched a lot of my movements from barbell and machines to dumbell and kettlebell.  I do a lot more agility movements like sprints, box jumps, clap push ups, fast pull ups.  I train with a variety of different reps and sets and level of resistance (usually starting with a low weight for high reps going to a low rep with very heavy weight) every workout and always work full body. 

example workout

15x8x4 rep scheme w/ 3 sets first set is speed set, 2nd is meduim, and the third set i do as smooth as possible with the heavy weight

Box Squats  weights:  135, 225, 315lbs
Pull ups- 3 sets of 15-25
DB bench press Weight: 40, 75, 100lbs

Box jumps- 15
barbell chainsaw pull- 45, 65, 95
clap push ups 15-20

lunges 30,45,55
DB pullover 40, 60, 80
push press 40, 50, 65



What kinds of tweaks can I make to gain more strength and keep my speed and flexibility.  I can care less about gaining a ton of mass, some would be nice but its not priority, athletic and strong is.

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Re: Possible to be athletic and strong?
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2011, 07:22:24 AM »
Good work on dumping the machines, but barbells are a gift from on high.
The answer to your question is 'eat more fat'.

Stop counting calories. If you are eating Paleo, there is usually no need.

If you are having weight loss issues, it'd be a good idea to start posting a detailed food journal, then everyone can help.

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Re: Possible to be athletic and strong?
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2011, 08:17:07 AM »
I'm a barbell man myself.  Load it up and move it around.
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Re: Possible to be athletic and strong?
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2011, 10:11:54 AM »
15x8x4 rep scheme w/ 3 sets first set is speed set, 2nd is meduim, and the third set i do as smooth as possible with the heavy weight
Every repetition should be done with as much acceleration as possible for maximum motor unit recruitment.
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What kinds of tweaks can I make to gain more strength and keep my speed and flexibility.  I can care less about gaining a ton of mass, some would be nice but its not priority, athletic and strong is.
Speed = Force Against the Ground
Force = Mass x Acceleration
So speed requires strength. The stronger you are the faster you will be.

As far your program I would add in heavy cleans, snatches, car pushes or sled work. Everything else looks great. Keeping adding weight to the bar!

Good reads
http://www.defrancostraining.com/ask-joe-test/42-speedplyometricsconditioning/201-a-controversial-way-to-improve-acceleration-mechanics-a-speedguaranteed.html

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/the_litvinov_workout&cr=
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Re: Possible to be athletic and strong?
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2011, 07:54:58 AM »
Thanks so much, I will take a look at those articles and will probably invest in a sled soon!

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Re: Possible to be athletic and strong?
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2011, 07:54:58 AM »