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- Warnings and
Cautions -
WARNING!! As with any intense training regimen, there is potential for injury. The principles and practices
of this system are extreme and should be undertaken with
extreme caution. A spotter is advised when performing heavy
resistance exercises. The author takes no responsibility for
any injury that the user may incur. In reading this book you hereby release the author of any legal liability in regards to these training techniques.
Any injuries that you may incur are the sole responsiblity of the participant.
DO NOT JUMP AHEAD TO THE DRILLS! THE
DRILLS ALONE ARE NOT YOUR KEY TO JUMPING SUCCESS!
Cautions:
Ankles:
Your explosion
capacity will be incredibly strengthened. This means that
there will be more pressure and risk on certain joints. Ankles
are particularly susceptible to this problem. I will later
recommend certain exercises to stabilize the ankle joint.
However, I would recommend getting ankle braces. Contrary to
athletic myth, they do not hinder your ability to jump or cut.
Choose an ankle brace that has wrappable Velcro
straps. The simple pull-on-braces are practically
worthless.
Stress:
Your legs and
joints will be under a lot of pressure. Although this stress
can increase your skeletal strength, there are also risks of
injury. To minimize the risks I would suggest getting a pair
of well-padded shoes, insoles, or both. When possible
perform the exercises with a pad underneath you.
Recovery:
One of the most common problems is that enthusiastic athletes do not give themselves a proper recovery. Working out and playing at full speed every day will not allow your muscles the essential growing period. NEVER work out the same muscle if it has not received 24-48 hours recovery. The recovery is necessary to strengthen your muscles, and to avoid injuries. Not respecting recovery periods will retard muscle gains and vertical jump improvements. It is never a bad idea to take an additional recovery day.
Common Sense:
You are a
driven athlete, and you desire results. You will get them, but
sometimes it is better to be patient. If something is
uncomfortable, or you feel that you may be risking an injury, see a licensed medical professional. Ice your knees
after every workout. I recommend buying wrap-around ice
packs, which when not in use are stored in the freezer, that you can put on both knees so you don’t have to
spend 30 minutes manually icing them after each
workout.
Icing:
Icing your knees,
ankles, or any other part of your body that may be having
problems is essential to maintaining a healthy jumping
condition. I have found these wraps to be the most
convenient icing method. They have allowed me to keep
healthy knees.
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You may otherwise be unfit for this program if:
- You have sustained prior injuries that create excess risk when training.
- You are considered medically obese.
- You have not undertaken exercise for over 2 years.
- You have heart or other conditions that would cause strenuous exercise to be a health risk.
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