Off Road Jr. Football Workout

[Off Road]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

I have a few pictures lingering on the forum. I was the mysterious Black from Area 51. Tri-State heavyweight champion. Here are some pics I snapped from a VHS tape:

http://muscleandbrawn.com/forums/mem...wrestling.html

Dang, that is sooo cool. I used to be a huge wrestling fan but lost intrest when the WCW folded. Things went down hill from there. But you must know a ton about it. It amazes me how you guys can do the things you do. Impressive! So tell me, what does it really feel like to get slammed?

[Off Road]

Happy Valentine's Day

Prowler Pushes
155 lb x 6 laps x 20 yards

Push-Ups
BW x 6, 6, 6, 7, 7

Triceps Band Extensions
Light Band x 12 reps

Plank/L-Sit/Plank
30/20/30 seconds

Notes:
His form continues to improve on everything as he gets stronger. He is really starting to figure out how to use his muscles on the exercises. Effort is getting tougher and he's starting to talk about muscle soreness after the workout is over. All good stuff and making steady, small improvements from week to week.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by Off Road

Dang, that is sooo cool. I used to be a huge wrestling fan but lost intrest when the WCW folded. Things went down hill from there. But you must know a ton about it. It amazes me how you guys can do the things you do. Impressive! So tell me, what does it really feel like to get slammed?

Not so fun. There are some big boys and they miss the mark quite a bit. I took quite a beating.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by Off Road

His form continues to improve on everything as he gets stronger.

You're going to turn him into a machine.

[Pull14]

You have your son doing some fine work, OR. And fine work he is doing.

A good foundation at a young age will take him far.

[Off Road]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Not so fun. There are some big boys and they miss the mark quite a bit. I took quite a beating.

Technique is important I guess, especially when your slinging another person around.

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

You're going to turn him into a machine.

I hope so...

Originally Posted by Pull14

You have your son doing some fine work, OR. And fine work he is doing.

A good foundation at a young age will take him far.

Thanks Pull, I hope it's something he'll stick with. He can certainly see the benefits to it even at this early stage.

[Off Road]

Strict Military Press
Me: 130 lb x 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 7
Him: 25 lb x 8, 7, 6

Sled Rows
Me: 200 lb x 2 laps x 20 yards
Him: 115 lb x 2 laps x 20 yards

1 Arm Db Row
Me: 165 lb x 2, 3, 9
Him: 30 lb x 2, 3, 10

Notes:
Real father/son bonding time. Happy Birthday to my son who turned 11 years old today.

[BendtheBar]

Have some cake for us. Nice session.

[Off Road]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Have some cake for us. Nice session.

I don't eat cake, you can have my piece.

This workout marks the first time he'll be using real lifts and real progression. He'll be working hard from here on out. It's funny, but coaching the press proved harder than coaching the squat. But at least that might mean a smooth transition to the Trap Bar. Just like me, his focus lifts are going to be the Trap Bar and Military Press. Those lifts will have the best carry-over to the field I think. Dr. Ken always said that the Press was the closest thing to a football block, and you can't argue the effectiveness of the Trap Bar for over-all strength, safety, and ease of learning.

Only two more weeks of basketball season, so we'll be doing a lot more conditioning on our own after that.

[BendtheBar]

It's funny, but coaching the press proved harder than coaching the squat.

Interesting. I've not tried to teach that to my wife or daughter yet.