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AdamD · 10-19-2008, 04:26 PM

Newb Here. Started Eric Cressey's Maximum Strength and as soon as I'm done I want to start an oly routine.

I'm 24 at 160 pounds. Bench max 240, deadlift and squat just beginning, both around 200 max, and pullups i can strap on a 45 and rep it 10 times

My vertical is now 29 inches (tape measured) and I'm pretty fast.

I want to increase my veritical jump so that I can jump higher than anyone else in the sand volleyball league, and I also might play football next year for a college that just started a team.

So, I have another goal to be stronger than anyone else in my gym which is mostly full of body builders who in my opinion are not functional (not that everyone has to have this goal IMO) so I think I can do it.

I have a lot of drive and get very very pumped up.

My question: Will oly lifting still keep me functional? I want the power, but does anyone know how to really convert a squat power lift and deadlift into a vertical jump?

All the vertical jump sites just have plyometrics and say do squats, but, I'd like to get some ideas from yall.

How do I convert raw strength into raw jump/ punch power (another goal).

Are there any books that combine functional strength with powerlifting?

Are there any books for boxers AND volleyball players AND powerlifters?

If so, I seriously love you guys lol.

10-19-2008, 04:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
AdamD Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 592	Do my goals meet with Power Lifting? Newb Here. Started Eric Cressey's Maximum Strength and as soon as I'm done I want to start an oly routine. I'm 24 at 160 pounds. Bench max 240, deadlift and squat just beginning, both around 200 max, and pullups i can strap on a 45 and rep it 10 times My vertical is now 29 inches (tape measured) and I'm pretty fast. I want to increase my veritical jump so that I can jump higher than anyone else in the sand volleyball league, and I also might play football next year for a college that just started a team. So, I have another goal to be stronger than anyone else in my gym which is mostly full of body builders who in my opinion are not functional (not that everyone has to have this goal IMO) so I think I can do it. I have a lot of drive and get very very pumped up. My question: Will oly lifting still keep me functional? I want the power, but does anyone know how to really convert a squat power lift and deadlift into a vertical jump? All the vertical jump sites just have plyometrics and say do squats, but, I'd like to get some ideas from yall. How do I convert raw strength into raw jump/ punch power (another goal). Are there any books that combine functional strength with powerlifting? Are there any books for boxers AND volleyball players AND powerlifters? If so, I seriously love you guys lol.