Hey everyone

[Longboa]

Hi all

Im a 25 yr old Aucklander by way of Wellington and the Tron.

Im a competitive indoor (and sometimes beach) volleyball player, having represented NZ mens for 4 years (09-12). Fell off the representative buzz (coincided with me not being re-selected  ;-) ).

Was in and out of gym for a couple of years and have been relatively consistent (3-4 days/week) since around mid 2013. Breaks have been a result of injuries (slight bulging disk, multiple rolled ankles) and a bit of laziness.

 

Training has mostly centered around strength (5,3,1) to compliment my sport (strength and conditioning was a serious hole in my preparation), and has paid dividends this past year when I've had to change playing positions.

 

Lifetime maxes are:Bench: 85*4, Deadlift 140*2, standing OHP 50*4, Squat 115*2 and Fr Squat 85*3.

 

Goals for the next year are 100 kg bench, 160 kg dead, 65 OHP, 140 Squat, 105 Fr Squat and 90cm spike approach jump (max tested was 87cm in 2007).

 

Ill be starting and hopefully keeping a training log to track and keep myself honest.

Cheers

[Pseudonym]

From one 531er to another, welcome!

 

Interesting that you're using it to compliment your volleyball - not that I know anything about it, but I would never have picked volleyball as a sport that demanded lots of strength. (Maybe that just shows my ignorance, though!)

 

How do you find it benefits you? Is there a correlation between, say, squats and the height of your jump?

[Longboa]

From one 531er to another, welcome!

 

Interesting that you're using it to compliment your volleyball - not that I know anything about it, but I would never have picked volleyball as a sport that demanded lots of strength. (Maybe that just shows my ignorance, though!)

 

How do you find it benefits you? Is there a correlation between, say, squats and the height of your jump?

 

Thanks  Pseudo  :-)

It is mainly anecdotal for now, but all of my previous training for jumping focused on being more explosive, rather than absolute strength. After playing a position which required  little jumping for 7 years, then moving back to a position dependent on vertical jump I've found much less fatigue between rallys and games, and a quicker transition back to having a respectable vertical compared to my younger years.

The upper body work really has improved my spiking power and Im less fatigued after actions that require upper body.

 

I think some aspects are similar to basketball in that strength isn't the be all end all, but can certainly push you towards the upper echelon if it doesn't impair sport specific skills.

[Pseudonym]

Interesting! Well, I look forward to seeing your journal. Hopefully you'll get some good discussions going with some of our more knowledgeable members, too. :nod:

[Longboa]

Interesting! Well, I look forward to seeing your journal. Hopefully you'll get some good discussions going with some of our more knowledgeable members, too. :yes:

 

Looking forward to it! Im still a greenhorn for sure so keen to pick peoples brains