skinNbones Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I've been on NF now since the end of May and have been enjoying following a workout program and actually seeing progress. Now though, I like the idea of actually using a workout program to achieve a goal I've had since I was a teenager which is to be able to dunk. Rather fortuitously, it seems that this should fit in quite well with my existing training regime (especially if I actually manage to start playing a bit more again). I will be following the basic idea from this site : http://www.stack.com/2012/06/25/dunking-program/Unfortunately I still don't have access to a barbell so won't be able to do back squats, but by following my existing startbodyweight program, I will be able to continue with bodyweight squats, and just add in the Ankle Bounces at the start of every other workout. Realistically I will need to add about 8 inches to my vertical which is not going to happen in a single 6WC challenge, but let's just see where this gets us, or if it's even achievable. Corndogs, Jackie! Corndogs, for all these people! (Main Quest )Gain 20kg over 18 months, build some actual muscle and get fit enough to complete 1 hour of aerobic exercise without dying. Look Jackie, people can't just go flying into the air like that !Aim to increase my Jump height with a goal to eventually be able to dunk ! : +1 DEX per inch increase ( ... in jumping - get your minds out of the gutter ...) Get up and run, Coach! - Continue Cardio Days + 2 STAAim to run or complete some form of cardio or conditioning workout on 'rest' days. I need to keep my motivation up on this, now we've not got any runs coming up. Jackie's teammates doing just an awful job of stabilizing his spine off the court.This recent email from NF spoke to me as it promises increased mobility and reduced back pain so I've signed up.http://jonathanmead.com/squatComplete 30 Day Squat Challenge + 2 CON, + 2 STA I wish you were still a washing machine ! (Life Quest)Mustn't forget to still look after my domestic responsibilities - Aim to build Storage/Seat under Bay window : + 1 WIS, +1 CHA 5 Quote SkinNbones : Recruit, Rangers, Jumps, Breaks, ,Tanks, Prepares, Adjusts, Goes Mad, Of The Dead 1, 2, 3 , Level 7 Ranger Link to comment
Wild Wolf Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Haha- this was a funny move. I wanna see what's in store here Wolf"Let the Boomstick do the talking." 1 Quote Wild Wolf Class: Peerless Scarred/ Height: 6'2 / Weight: 188# Instagram: @ryanwolfbell / Facebook: Ryan Wolf Bell / Bible App (YouVersion) Ryan Wolf Bell Current Challenge: Intro to Wolflean Spoiler Last Challenge(s): 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16 Epic Challenges: Welcome to the Fireteam & Wolfpool Gotham Project: 1 " Know, O prince, that once the sun burns out and the earth's core becomes solid and cold, there will come a man to provide the endless energy needed to sustain life and for the planets to keep moving. He is the source of light and the warmth of hope back into the hearts of humanity...." - Dark_Raider A wolf rises in my heart; against my darkness; against my demons; against my despair. I DECLARE WAR! Romans 8:28 (CSB) We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose. Link to comment
skinNbones Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Hi, I'm glad someone recognised it. I'm going for a bit of a basketball theme and despite whatever 'worthy' basketball films are out there, this is probably my favourite . I see green herbs ! Quote SkinNbones : Recruit, Rangers, Jumps, Breaks, ,Tanks, Prepares, Adjusts, Goes Mad, Of The Dead 1, 2, 3 , Level 7 Ranger Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Worthy basketball movies did you say? 3 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
skinNbones Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Worthy basketball movies did you say?[] Yeah, that one just seemed a bit too high brow for me ... 1 Quote SkinNbones : Recruit, Rangers, Jumps, Breaks, ,Tanks, Prepares, Adjusts, Goes Mad, Of The Dead 1, 2, 3 , Level 7 Ranger Link to comment
skinNbones Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I've updated the start post with my challenge goals now - let's see where this gets us ... Quote SkinNbones : Recruit, Rangers, Jumps, Breaks, ,Tanks, Prepares, Adjusts, Goes Mad, Of The Dead 1, 2, 3 , Level 7 Ranger Link to comment
Snarkyfishguts Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Following! You're gonna be doing a lot this challenge! Can't wait to read about your first dunk Quote Link to comment
Sam Ashen Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Is this Challenge going to be a slam-dunk? Quote Classless Human Male Warrior - Introduction Height: 1.77m Weight: 93 kg Spoiler Current Maxes: (repsxkg) Squat: 10x122.3, 5x138.2, 3x147; 1x170 Bench Press: 10x79, 5x93, 1x102 Deadlift: 10x152, 5x192, 3x210, 1x229 Overhead Press: 10x52, 5x61, 1x70.3 Current Battle Log: 1707 Sam Ashen Summer Swole Program 2017 Challenges: 1701 1702 1703 1704 1705 Previous Challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1603 1604 1605 1606 1607 1609 1610 1611 1612 Daily Log:The Daily Grind Form Check: Stronglifts Olympic More FC's: Pistol Squats Want to play? MFPvP Link to comment
skinNbones Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Thabsk for checking in . Realistically, an actual dunk is probably at least 12 weeks away ( probably more like 3 cycles). It seems I have a lot of work to do before I even get back to my previous jump height. Made it to basketball training last night for the first time in ... like ... years. Today I am suffering. I think I injured my knee and/or right calf so that is going to take some time to recover. Hopefully won't derail week 1 too much , but I'll at least have to make today a rest day. I see green herbs ! 1 Quote SkinNbones : Recruit, Rangers, Jumps, Breaks, ,Tanks, Prepares, Adjusts, Goes Mad, Of The Dead 1, 2, 3 , Level 7 Ranger Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Stinks about the possible injury, hope you heal quick. Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
Snarkyfishguts Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Rest and feel better. :-) Rooting for you! Quote Link to comment
Sloth the Enduring Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I was just about to "like" it for getting to basketball practice 'til I saw your injury. Get well soon. Quote “We might as well start where we are, use what we have and do what we can." – Caitlin Rivers Sloth: The Man with the Hammer battle log Link to comment
skinNbones Posted September 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Cheers guys, feeling almost better now, I'm just suffering with DOMs now. You'll see that 'Main Quest' was to get up to 1 hour of exercise without suffering, so maybe 2 hours of training in my 3rd challenge was a bit too much. I'm just going to carry on though ! 1 Quote SkinNbones : Recruit, Rangers, Jumps, Breaks, ,Tanks, Prepares, Adjusts, Goes Mad, Of The Dead 1, 2, 3 , Level 7 Ranger Link to comment
skinNbones Posted September 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 In more bad news my bike got stolen on Thursday (I cycle the station - just a quick 10 minutes each way). Proper annoying, but also spooky. When reporting it to the police I found the receipt and discovered I'd had it exactly 2 years, like to the day ! 1 Quote SkinNbones : Recruit, Rangers, Jumps, Breaks, ,Tanks, Prepares, Adjusts, Goes Mad, Of The Dead 1, 2, 3 , Level 7 Ranger Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Dude, sorry about the bike, that sucks. Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
Big_Show Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 That's rubbish about the bike, fingers crossed they find the sumbitch who took it.Sent from my KFSOWI using Tapatalk Quote Big Show: Human Swift Hunter Respawning. One day at a time. Battle Log: Operation Wedding Suit - Take 2 Previous challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 Link to comment
skinNbones Posted September 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Thanks guys, it is indeed rubbish. I am very doubtful that anything will come of this, but I've got a sort of dodgy spare old bike (that we got off free cycle) so I'll just use that for now. Quote SkinNbones : Recruit, Rangers, Jumps, Breaks, ,Tanks, Prepares, Adjusts, Goes Mad, Of The Dead 1, 2, 3 , Level 7 Ranger Link to comment
Rurik Harrgath Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Doesn't it feel good getting that "Level 2 Ranger" in your signature? That was the moment when I knew I could stick this thing out and keep surging forward. Glad you're still with us. Let's crush this next challenge, shall we? Quote [Level ??] Rurik, the Wayfinder Class: Gloomfall Gunslinger (Artificer/Gunslinger) BRUTALITY 11 | FINESSE 10 | VIGOR 11 | INSIGHT 14 | WILL 13 Equipment: The Alchemist greatcoat armor, Longshot adventuring rifle, Slicer & Dicer dual blades, with adventurer's pack containing an alchemist's kit. "Rangers have to at least give up on pants. It's a special rule we enacted after Rurik became a Guild Leader.” – DarK_RaideR "Did I just get my ass kicked by a member of Metallica meets History Channel's Vikings?" - Wild Wolf "By the Well-Oiled-and-Meticulously-Groomed Beard of Rurik!" - Tanktimus the Encourager Link to comment
skinNbones Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Cheers Rurik, welcome back . And yes, it is pleasing to level up.I see green herbs ! Quote SkinNbones : Recruit, Rangers, Jumps, Breaks, ,Tanks, Prepares, Adjusts, Goes Mad, Of The Dead 1, 2, 3 , Level 7 Ranger Link to comment
Rurik Harrgath Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 It's been a couple of days. How's the challenge treating you so far? Quote [Level ??] Rurik, the Wayfinder Class: Gloomfall Gunslinger (Artificer/Gunslinger) BRUTALITY 11 | FINESSE 10 | VIGOR 11 | INSIGHT 14 | WILL 13 Equipment: The Alchemist greatcoat armor, Longshot adventuring rifle, Slicer & Dicer dual blades, with adventurer's pack containing an alchemist's kit. "Rangers have to at least give up on pants. It's a special rule we enacted after Rurik became a Guild Leader.” – DarK_RaideR "Did I just get my ass kicked by a member of Metallica meets History Channel's Vikings?" - Wild Wolf "By the Well-Oiled-and-Meticulously-Groomed Beard of Rurik!" - Tanktimus the Encourager Link to comment
QuietRiotGrrrl Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I'm behind! Sorry to hear about your bike. I'm glad you have some kind of back up, even if its not quite as shiny. Quote QuietRiotGrrrl AKA Mary Gnome Ranger Battle Log ~ The Adventure Begins ~ QRG vs the Army of Darkness ~ Apocalypse Preparation ~ Stuff. And Things ~ No Power in the 'Verse ~ 5x5 Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I'm behind! Sorry to hear about your bike. I'm glad you have some kind of back up, even if its not quite as shiny. As a native of San Antonio, there really is no basement in the Alamo. 2 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
skinNbones Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Thanks guys . Sorry I haven't posted on my thread , too busy failing to keep up with everyone elses!I see green herbs ! 2 Quote SkinNbones : Recruit, Rangers, Jumps, Breaks, ,Tanks, Prepares, Adjusts, Goes Mad, Of The Dead 1, 2, 3 , Level 7 Ranger Link to comment
skinNbones Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Well Week 1 so far has been a bit of a failure. I am so annoyed at myself for overdoing it and hurting my knees last week. I'm still limping around and it even hurts to try and take more than one step at a time. I've discovered that these old trainers I fished out of a bargain bin , years ago - which I've been using for running, as they're my only trainers at present - are actually Nike Free's, barefoot running shoes. So good for running - really bad for Basketball (no cushioning - on purpose). I feel like a bit of an idiot, especially seeing as I'm meant to be a Fitness Nerd now, and should have known.However, I have started swimming, and that is a good way to get exercise, and nothing hurts in the water, so that's something. Weight Gain - My weight had dipped, but recovered a little today, back to 71.5Jumping - Nothing at allCardio - Nothing on Monday, but now I'm going to keep swimming (even on BW days) so A (so far)Squat Challenge - fail.Domestic Responsibilities : Made a good start with some sorting, and Minimalism Game progress, but no start on the Window Seat yet. 1 Quote SkinNbones : Recruit, Rangers, Jumps, Breaks, ,Tanks, Prepares, Adjusts, Goes Mad, Of The Dead 1, 2, 3 , Level 7 Ranger Link to comment
Wild Wolf Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 How's the knees, brotha? Swimming FTW! You play basketball??? Swimming is especially good because it's low impact-so keep it up sir! Keep you're head up high too, it's only week one and there's still so much you can kickass on Wolf Quote Wild Wolf Class: Peerless Scarred/ Height: 6'2 / Weight: 188# Instagram: @ryanwolfbell / Facebook: Ryan Wolf Bell / Bible App (YouVersion) Ryan Wolf Bell Current Challenge: Intro to Wolflean Spoiler Last Challenge(s): 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16 Epic Challenges: Welcome to the Fireteam & Wolfpool Gotham Project: 1 " Know, O prince, that once the sun burns out and the earth's core becomes solid and cold, there will come a man to provide the endless energy needed to sustain life and for the planets to keep moving. He is the source of light and the warmth of hope back into the hearts of humanity...." - Dark_Raider A wolf rises in my heart; against my darkness; against my demons; against my despair. I DECLARE WAR! Romans 8:28 (CSB) We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose. Link to comment
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