Hard Work Pays Off For A Synergy Athlete

February 4, 2009 on 9:45 pm | In Muscle Building Articles, Strength Training | 1 Comment

Our resident 8th grader “I can do that” athlete has upped his bench to 225+.  Jake has been working extremely hard since he joined us in the summer and its paying off. He went on to press 235 with relative ease. I do not have the younger athletes test with a true 1 RM, so I pulled the plug after that. They still have a lot of relative body strength development to work on. In the rare occassion, an advanced younger athlete comes along that can be pushed further in limited circumstances.

Also, a Mike C., another 8th grader, joined us this winter.   His official bodyweight is “transparent.”  I can almost see through him.  He came in and benched 135 x 2.  A month later with a lot of form and strength work, he pressed 135 x 11.  Mike also bangs out push-ups and pull-ups like they are his job. 

I don’t post a lot about the feats that my athletes perform on a regular basis.  The reason is simple – I don’t care about the numbers, I care about the attitude.  I’d take someone who can squat 135 max, but has the passion to get better, over anyone that can bench 300+ and thinks they know it all. 

It is great to work with people who want to get better.  If they don’t I show them the door.  If training isn’t worth their time, then they aren’t worth mine.  That might sound harsh, but believe me, its better for everyone.  Rant over!

BULL STRENGTH SERIOUS TRAINING MANUAL IS NOW OUT!

 

-J. HASHEY, CSCS-