Training

A forum to discuss overall training techniques, nutrition, injuries, etc. Discussion of actual pole vault technique should go in the Technique forum.
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Unread postby Ins0mnizac » Thu Jul 22, 2004 10:14 pm

does anyone have and specific drills to gain strength and help technique. i know basics like bubkas pull ups different things like that but i am trying to put together a workout schedual for the rest of the summer and fall. any help is appreciated. thanks

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Unread postby SlickVT » Fri Jul 23, 2004 12:55 am

Core and trunk strength is huge. I am coming back from two fractures in my lowest vertebrae and I have been doing core strength rehab hardcore three days a week for months on end. Stuff like stabilization and strength while balancing on a ball with ankle weights and wrist weights and stuff. Anyway, I have been coming back slowly vaulting and my strength in my midsection is through the roof. I was demonstrating bubkas the other day at camp when i realized i had done about 10 dropping down to my toes without even breaking a sweat.
you should think about core strength. Its what connects your arms and your legs, so its crucial.
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Unread postby Bennett1616 » Tue Aug 03, 2004 4:23 pm

med ball workouts are pretty good, esp those exercises the engage more then one muscle group. plyometrics are awesome too. i have a great book illustrating numerous workouts and they make you sweat pretty hard. they incorporate your own body weight, balance, strength training and speed and explosiveness. if you are interested i could give you the name of the book i have..let me know... :)
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Unread postby zeke27 » Tue May 23, 2006 4:08 pm

about ankle and wrist weights...would it be beneficial to use them during running drills?

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Unread postby PV4Free » Sat May 27, 2006 10:46 pm

zeke27 wrote:about ankle and wrist weights...would it be beneficial to use them during running drills?


Everything I have heard about the use ankle weights is that they cause injury to the knees, especially when used for running. Instead, I would go with a weighted short or weighted vest. They are kind of expensive to buy but you get similar benefits without the risk of injury.
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