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  • Posted on: Mon, 01/02/2012 - 6:46pm #35178
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    Malik-Universal
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    Hey, some of you may know me

    lol… okay, time to be serious

    aight… i want to see if you guys know any methods to improve upper body strength  beside from weights or benchpress… 

    im asking becuz my upper body is so weak, but my lower body is strong as can be…

    and its as if my verticle comes 100% from my legs which isnt a good thing…

    but i know with a strong upper and lower body, my jumping and overall athletic ability will jolt

    so, any tips will help

     

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  • Posted on: Mon, 01/02/2012 - 7:04pm #620859
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    Do a lot of pullups and pushups

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  • Posted on: Mon, 01/02/2012 - 7:10pm #620862
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    Mr. Chicago
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    TRX bands should be in your local gym, or you can mount them in your home. They are suspension training techniques and use body weight for training. You can really strengthen your upper body, core and back. Your core and back strength are very important in strengthening your upper body.

    This is the website – http://www.trxtraining.com/

    Now, personally I would recommend a combination of low weight/high reps weight training, coupled with resistance training; but I noticed you are not interested in working out with weights.

     

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  • Posted on: Mon, 01/02/2012 - 7:18pm #620865
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    Malik-Universal
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     i dont mind low weights to be honest

    im not into the whole i have to bench 400 lbs. to be considered strong

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  • Posted on: Mon, 01/02/2012 - 7:28pm #620872
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    I completely understand what you mean.

    Then I would do a combination of resistance training core work (abs, rows, extensions, etc) and also do low weight/hig rep training (for example on chest or military press, get a weight you are comfortable with and make sure you are getting 12-15 repetetions each set). You are going to gain strength, while also remaining flexible and agile.

    Also look into the TRX bands, seem right up your alley. They are great for strength training, but they are also a great cardio tool while lifting to keep you lean & explosive.

    Just my two cents …….

     

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  • Posted on: Mon, 01/02/2012 - 7:33pm #620875
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     i honestly do feel if i get my upper body to the same level as my legs…

    ima be dunking with ease, i really feel that… i have dunked before though there were basic dunks lol

    but a lot of people sleep on the upper body when it comes to jumping 

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    • Posted on: Mon, 01/02/2012 - 7:49pm #620878
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      radartrade

       you might want to call Barry Bonds for some advice.I heard hes got a secret stash of some muscle juice that might just do the trick

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