A Typical ABC Journal

Son of Shem · #1 12-08-2003, 11:11 PM

I've given myself a goal for this next year and a half or so. To make a name for myself in football and to get offered at least one athletic scholarship. I'll start by preparing like all hell for the upcoming combines.

Combine Testing 

Vertical Jump
 27"-32" 
Bench Press
 185: 30+ reps
225: 15+ reps 
Pro Agility Run
 4.5-5 seconds 
40 yd Dash
 Approximately 5.0 seconds 
3 Cone
 7-8 Seconds 
Anthropometric Measurements
Neck: 18-20"
Chest: 45+"
Biceps: 17+"
Thigh: 28+"
BF%: 13-18%
Weight: Whatever I'm fastest and strongest at
Broad Jump
 7+' 

The bold items are the events tested at the combines and the items in blue are what I expect of myself if I am to make a name for myself.

My training program will be to make myself more explosive, leaner, and to excel in these areas and on the football field.

Note: Current statistics for these events are unknown and most likely terrible. I will update you on my progress as time goes on.

the_devils_son88 · #2 12-08-2003, 11:21 PM

I would like to know your stats now, but you said you don't know them.

Anyway, if you're able to acheive all that you're going to be a tank on the football field. Remember to keep us posted of your progress, I'm interested to see you transform.

Son of Shem · #3 12-09-2003, 06:17 AM

Currently
i think vert is around 25
40 is around 5.5
3 cone: no clue
bp: 185x5

proag:got timed @ 4.2 in pads during season
Neck - 17" Chest 40+ Bi- too small Thigh roughly 30.
broad jump no clue
5'9" 250.

PiZ56 · #4 12-09-2003, 03:58 PM

thats A LOT to change in one year. are you sure your vert is around 25"??? typical D1 basketball player verts are 28" and theyre alot lighter than 250. good luck. you have to be really smart on your training style because once you start something your not in a position where you can do something new half way. If you ask me work on your speed more than anything cause if you can deliver a 250lb hit with speed and technique then your strength will barely matter ... remember

-speed
-technique
-strength

Son of Shem · #5 12-09-2003, 05:24 PM

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thats A LOT to change in one year. are you sure your vert is around 25"??? nope just a rough guess. 3inches is a huge diff typical D1 basketball player verts are 28" and theyre alot lighter than 250. good luck. you have to be really smart on your training style because once you start something your not in a position where you can do something new half way. i know, that's why i'm going to be doing huge research of christmas break and find a great split (hopefully 3 or 4 days) and a great dietIf you ask me work on your speed more than anything the local y hopefully still has a speed training class (took me from 6+ 40 to 5.5 40 in a year. cause if you can deliver a 250lb hit with speed and technique then your strength will barely matter ... remember

-speed
-technique
-strength

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Son of Shem · #6 12-09-2003, 05:26 PM

I believe I'm going to do a 3 or 4 day lifting split with 3 days of cardio.

cardio will be high intensity, either jumpstretch or speedtraining class 2/3 days, and the other day will be endurance training either at home on the elliptical or at a track.

i'm also going to see if i can find myself a trainer in the area. if i could that would make such a huge difference for me and help me achieve my goals at a more rapid pace.

Son of Shem · #7 12-09-2003, 10:46 PM

well, i'm at 250 right now. I want to be around 220 for the combine, so I will be cutting starting monday i think.

Eh, I'll just start the diet tomorrow.

But i'll work on it over the weekend to get it more exact .. need to read some more articles.

I've decided that I will devote my time immediately following school to getting in shape (3-6). I will be lifting, running/jumpstretch/speedtraining, and playing basketball primarily. I know that most of you will consider this overtraining, but I won't be using a major caloric defecit so I can lose fat yet also keep a decent amount of my muscle.

SkinnyBoy · #8 12-10-2003, 02:44 PM

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Eh, I'll just start the diet tomorrow.

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Why wait until tomorrow? Start right now! You seem to keep changing your mind about what your goals are. Just pick one routine and stick to it for a while. Good luck!

Son of Shem · #9 12-10-2003, 03:12 PM

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Eh, I'll just start the diet tomorrow.

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Why wait until tomorrow? Start right now! You seem to keep changing your mind about what your goals are. Just pick one routine and stick to it for a while. Good luck!

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because it was 9:46, and i go to bed around 10:15/10:30

Son of Shem · #10 12-10-2003, 03:13 PM

330 - Tennis.