Thesensation19*
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My offseason routines, consists of pure core exercises, and plyo. I only tend to spend one day on upperbody, I want to become more explosive and I feel its working already.
What is your weekly routine like?
My offseason routines, consists of pure core exercises, and plyo. I only tend to spend one day on upperbody, I want to become more explosive and I feel its working already.
Build as much strength (& mass if you need it), during the off-season.
OP, what's your age, weight, level of play?
16
200 lbs
U16 Tier II trying to make high school varsity this season too
Any form for dynamic stretching is the worst thing you can do before a game... try focusing more on static stretching. And stay away from any formula or supplements before a game too... you really only need a lot of water and some Gatorade.
Yeah, I agree. Dynamic before and static after. That's the way our trainers told us to do it when I played college rugby.
Also, to the OP, I think you're just not drinking enough water. Stay away from supplements. Just water and a banana.
I have strong legs but I am hardly effective because my quads tighten up above my knees really bad and I can't push off. This doesn't have anything to do with stretching because I do. I have previously taken True Athlete's Training Formula and it worked incredibly. I can't get that in Canada though. The main ingredient was beta-alanine and I am going to order another supplement to confirm that is what helped me.
I want to know if anyone experiences this and has a solution that's helped. I get off the ice because I can't push off anymore, not because i'm winded.
Agree as well. You do NOT want to static stretch before.
Yeah, I agree. Dynamic before and static after. That's the way our trainers told us to do it when I played college rugby.
Also, to the OP, I think you're just not drinking enough water. Stay away from supplements. Just water and a banana.
what?
im pretty sure its the exact opposite
I really appreciate all the input.
I'm 5'9, 190-200 (been bulking and not weighing till a few more days), 28yo.
My warmup is weak; however, even with proper hydration and biking before a game I've had this issue. I will pay more attention to dynamic stretching during the next few games, add hydration, static hours before...most of what was suggested.
Could it at all be an ACL related issue? It's just the lower quad that gets super tight, not the whole thing. I don't know where exactly the ACL connects above the knee but I wouldn't be too surprised with my activity over the years.