Today was a good day. I started with some mobility exercises, went through different sprint drills, and then back to learn the basics of jumping. Then, I finished the workout with new plyometric variations that I found online.
I think I’ve been a bit too random with switching exercises. I know which days to target specific muscle groups, but I tend to change the variations too often. For instance, on core stability days, I keep trying new exercises instead of being consistent with the ones I did last time. This happens because I keep researching and discovering new exercises that I want to try.
However, I don’t think this is the best approach. I should stick to a structured plan. For example, if it’s leg day, I should have 4 set exercises and stick to them for 1 to 2 months to see if they work, instead of constantly changing them.
This randomness mainly affects my Wednesday and Thursday workouts, which focus on core stability, conditioning, and plyometrics. Other than that, I’m doing fine and consistently increasing my lifting weights.
I've come to realize that Steve Jobs was right. Reflecting on various aspects of my life, I've started to learn and understand it a little more in his statement that "focus is about saying no." It's about rejecting to a thoundsand of things try to break into your progress. For instance, there are countless variations of leg exercises that can achieve similar results. However, to truly be effective, you need to choose the ones that best align with your goals and stick with them. If I keep changing the exercises just because I see new ones, it can lead to (1) losing trust in myself and (2) not achieving the results I want because progress takes time.
However, if I don't try new exercises, how will I ever know if they fit me?
Now, back to today’s workout. Here’s the detailed breakdown.
| Drills | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Sprint, 45, Inside, and outside | 2 | Round |
| Jump box focus on landing | 3 | Round |
| Plyometric: Lateral jump, Back and forth, Single Square | 1 | 10 |
