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roald62 · 05-01-2008, 01:14 PM

I have been a personal trainer for over 20 years, have trained numerous Olympic Gold Medalists, World Champions and World Record Holders. I am a two time Olympian and two time World Record holder ( in the javelin throw ). I was born with spina bifida, am now 46 and am still competing. I have never had any back or knee surgery. This is the only lower body weight exercise I do.

YouTube video link:

The "Bradstock" Jump Squat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =CPUN1C7V3B0

I have never told any of my clients to do this exercise or shown any of my athletes what I do - until now. I have found it is an amazinlgly effective exercise for building explosive power without bulking or tightening up?

I believe this exercise would be great for golfers, pitcher, batters - indeed anything that requires a maximum effort.

What is your verdict?

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roald62 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6 My Profile	The "Bradstock" Jump Squat: Is it a safe and effective exercise? I have been a personal trainer for over 20 years, have trained numerous Olympic Gold Medalists, World Champions and World Record Holders. I am a two time Olympian and two time World Record holder ( in the javelin throw ). I was born with spina bifida, am now 46 and am still competing. I have never had any back or knee surgery. This is the only lower body weight exercise I do. YouTube video link: The "Bradstock" Jump Squat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =CPUN1C7V3B0 I have never told any of my clients to do this exercise or shown any of my athletes what I do - until now. I have found it is an amazinlgly effective exercise for building explosive power without bulking or tightening up? I believe this exercise would be great for golfers, pitcher, batters - indeed anything that requires a maximum effort. What is your verdict?