You DO need to do inner thigh work!!

[smallmovesal]

wow thanks for the info... where you guys buy your bands?

 

[Hannibal]

wow thanks for the info... where you guys buy your bands?

http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?cid=138

 

[TheProject]

If the videos don't play in your browser, you may have to right-click on the link, and save them to your hard drive.

 

[Pink Space Biscuit]

Those videos are so much cooler than the creepy animated roboto like people.

 

[makedah]

I keep reading about the pitfalls of adding lots of exercises to one's routine. How do you fit these variations (kneeling squat, box squat) into a training schedule? To you just tack them on or swap them out for regular squats on a regular basis (every other week, weekly for a period of time, etc.)? About the band work for the hips - my guess is that this would go on leg day after the compound work - would you do it weekly year-round or only when focusing on building hip strength?

 

[makedah]

Thanks, that answers my question. I'm glad you brought up the diff between BB and PL training -- I'll have to do more reading on that subject and I'm sure elements of it are controversial or touchy. But what you've explained makes sense -- it just varies a LOT from what I'm used to reading about strength training. My guess is that stuff I'm used to reading is informed most by the BB approach.

BTW -- I used to do something like box squats all the time -- they were called "hover squats" though, because you hovered over the box for a few counts before standing or sitting again. MUCH lighter weight than what you're using, though!

I enjoy reading your messages. I'm sure other people here know the answers to the following questions, but I don't. Do you work outside of the home? I've seen some of your progression pics and know that you were an athlete as a teen, but how long have you been strength training?

 

[makedah]

2-3 months? Wow! Were you doing something different before then or were you sedentary (other than running behind the kid)?

 

[Hannibal]

From April 2001 until recently (for a year) I trained with a BB trainer.

And we are still tryin to fix what the trainer did....

 

[b fold the truth]

I think that one of the great things about WSB training is that it evolves...it changes...and it is moldable around it's very broad diagram on how to train. It focuses on weaknesses and making you a better, stronger, all around athlete.

B True

 

[poohbear]

The box squat IS my only squat, and there's no reason for a BB to not box squat, it's just not as popular (and don't ask me why...same reason BB's don't do Active Recovery...who the hell knows). listen your body, and set no limits.

It's a very dangerous squat, especially for the beginner. The video shows that time is taken before the butt touches the box, but this is usually where beginners or inexperienced lifters make their mistakes. Unlike regular squats, box squats have two forces pushing towards the midline from opposite directions. Regular squats has the weights (and gravity) pushing down, but the box has the weigths pushing down and box pushing up (or stopping the motion). It causes too much pressure on the spine, creating a movement similar to an acordian. I'll dig up my books and cite references for you, but that is one reason I know of.

I think inner thigh work is important. After all, it practically makesk 1/3rd of the upper thigh. My favorite inner thight work is the side lunge.