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Metalzone said:Hey guys, I play professional paintball in the CXBL league.
Anyways, I want to gain speed/quickness. For my sport I think that sprinting would be better than long distance running. What can I do at the gym to increase power output or improve quickness? Thanks!
CowPimp said:How are your strength levels currently? It is important to have a decent strength base down first before worrying too much about power. As well, initial neurological responses to resistance training will lead to improve power output and rate of force generation.
CowPimp said:Hey P, have you read that book? If so, what do you think?
I came across that book searching around a few times and it looked like it could be a good read.
Metalzone said:I can do 135 on the bench 13 reps. Squats probably a plate each side for 8-10 reps. DL probably 90lbs 10 times.
Plyos I've done the ab crunches and twists a long time ago. Haven't done many. Plyos are good for speed I take it? What are some good ones. I'd like to get some core and leg speed going.
P-funk said:from the looks of your numbers there, I would focus on training basic strenght levels right now and anerobic capacity through sprints.
Metalzone said:If I get bulky won't I lose some speed and flexability though? I just don't understand how gaining a high BP weight will help me in my sport. I understand that the lower body workout is very important, I'm going to go pretty nuts on the legs.
Metalzone said:Alright, I guess I'll give it a go. How do people like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan train? They are small but have incredible amounts of power. My Muay Thai trainer says quick positive movement, slower negative movement. Any truth to this?
CowPimp said:However, at 150 pounds, you could definitely add some lean body mass without hindering performance. Adding mass to your lower body drops your center of gravity too, which helps with tasks that require agility.
ST240 said:Wow, excellent info. I never even thought about that...
Dale Mabry said:I was under the impression that the impulse to and from the nervous system to the abdominal muscles was so quick that the SSC doesn't work for those particular muscles unless the ROM is very short. Anyone clarify this?
Dale Mabry said:NSCA Essentials of Strength Training yadda yadda and I think in Sports Power.
Metalzone said:For holding squatting leg position, Where your upper leg is parallel to the floor, is it best to do that when squatting or just do the regular movement?
Metalzone said:One of the stances in paintball requires you to be in a squat position with your legs bent at 90 degrees. Would holding this position or increasing my squat weight help with this. Or both?