Push Presses

M.J.-hows it going big man ? Have you been throwing ?

PS-IN RESPONSE TO YOUR QUESTION.

It's all about bar speed big man. I'LL assume were talking upper body bar movements as they relate to the stones. Think in terms of bar speed at this point in the season. A BOUNCE BENCH is very fast and reactive, a BENCH THROW is fast and has a long path, a SPLIT JERK is fast and dynamic, seated INCLINE MED ball toss and catch is fast and reactive, BEHIND THE NECK pp JUMP AND RELEASE (this in season is great) its reactive, its fast, and you get toe push and extension at release. PM me or give a call-don't just do them, make sure you understand the tech. the theroy. I just back from the gym ( training hall) and did the following for upper body :BOUNCE BENCH 185 15X2 30 SEC. RECOVERY, BENCH THROW AND CATCH (SMITH) 3X5 a 125,  SEATED INCLINE D/B THROWS W/ THE 40'S, X6, AND 20 LB MED BALL THROWS AND CATCH , 3X10 WHILE SEATED ON INCLINE. Now TR. I will do a MED. HEAVY INCLINE 250 TO 275.  

I used to love doing them 315 for 3-5's when heavy.

Gotta love the multi joint movements.  Big blast with the thighs, no shoulder press.  Catch with feet side to side - no split (front to back).

Don,

I have not touched any implements yet. My lifting has been tremendous. I haven't been this strong in over 10 years. However, I aggravated a hernia. It's uncomfortable but not debilitating. I haven't decided whether to get the surgery soon and try to salvage the end of this season or wait until the offseason.

Thanks for your suggestions about speed. That's exactly what I need. My strength is good but I need to add explosion. I train like a powerlifter - I need to train like a thrower. I'd like to pick your brain after the season and design a training strategy if you're willing.

Wayne, believe me, I was fat and out of shape in 2005. Things will be very different in 2008.

Steve D wrote: Roy, I'll see your 315 for 3X5's and raise you 350 for 3X5's with speed

I believe ya, I bet it directly correlates to why you always threw the hammer and everything else (well almost everything) farther than me!

thegnome-the bench throw is great movement, however, doing them on the Smith can be rough when you catch it. They were DESIGNED to do on a Core Max - I 've yet to see one in NewEngland. Look at some of the West Side Barbell routines relating to Speed Benching , eg , bands , chains.  I think the Stone of Strength throw will depend on your starting or limit strength and your explosive strength - so your basic Bench, Incline and PP will apply . We used to do a standing incline ( great on the lower back) called a Neidhart Press w/50% ( sorry about the spelling) with the right leg pulled back , however , we would release on the last rep. Good luck with the shoulders . I started throwing HG at 38 , the shoulders were done at 38.5 , however , a 48 they feel great, weak , but no pain. - so there is hope

Coach Mac wrote: NOTE: Push Press UP....stone went UP !!!

cosign.

carlos my brother, there is alot of shit you do that probably freaks out the neighbors.

love you bro!