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I understand the the weight progression is easier and more predictable with s barbell. I'm just wondering if their is a big difference between the two as far as effectiveness goes.

Assuming that the weight being used is equal. Is there any difference as far as effectiveness goes with holding the weight in my hands instead of on my back?

Thank you, that's what I was planning on doing as well.

Right, I always go below parallel while going heavy 80%+. I'm wondering if I should do full speed squats as well or if a half squat would be more beneficial in regards to RFD training for a vertical...

I take it you mean 60-70%. Should I do full squats with a slow descent and then explode up or should I do fast 1/4 or 1/2 squats never going below parallel?

So I've done a lot of reading about what percentages to use for dynamic squats. My main goal is to increase RFD and I've noticed percentages from 40-60% and 60-70% for squats. I think the higher...

Sure I'd love to see your templates if you don't mind. As for the trap bar, I just deadlifted with the lower handles 325lbs and I weigh 155lbs. So a little over 2x body weight.

Just out of curiosity, what do you guys think? Is dynamic effort training(speed squats, jump squats, Olympic lifts etc.) really more important than just getting stronger overall? How long does RFD...

Just out of curiosity, what do you guys think? Is dynamic effort training(speed squats, jump squats, Olympic lifts etc.) really more important than just getting stronger overall? How long does RFD...

Why do you guys recommend trap bar deadlifts? I have access to one but I don't use it. Do you go heavy with it or use 40-60% 1rm and go fast?

Which exercise do you guys think has the best carryover to vertical jumping? I can't do Olympic lifts because I don't have a coach or access to rubber plates either. I want to incorporate a dynamic...

It's from Kelly Baggett the guy that wrote the vertical jump bible. Basically you alternate between strength/mass cycles and power cycles. I'll copy and paste the work out below.

You do this...

Just curious what the difference is as far as how that impacts your CNS. Is doing 3x3 with your 5rm less strenuous than 2x5 with your 5rm? I ask the question because I'm following a 4 week phase...

If I use a narrower stance like I would if I was jumping, wouldn't that take away my posterior chain work? I've experimented in the past with box squats and unless if I go wide, I feel it...

Ok I lied one last thing  how wide of a stance should I use and do you touch and go on the box or momentarily pause a second to break up the eccentric and concentric. I watch videos online and I see...

Ok thank you for your feedback. One last question. Since I don't have a coach to show me Olympic lifts(cleans, snatch etc) do you think dynamic box squats are comparable to those lifts for increasing...

So everybody has heard that you shouldn't do depth jumps until you're squatting at least 1.5x body weight. Is their a prerequisite of strength for getting the most out of dynamic speed squats or...

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So everybody has heard that you shouldn't do depth jumps until you're squatting at least 1.5x body weight. Is their a prerequisite of strength for getting the most out of dynamic speed squats or...

Title might seem confusing so I'll try to explain. I've read from some sources(Kelly Bagget) that increasing strength in beginners is mainly neural efficiency. He says that if you increase your squat...