TLC: Trust, Love, Consistency

I’ve been reading a lot about CNS recovery so I thought this was particularly interesting.

One of the best and easiest ways to see if your nervous system is primed for a top-notch performance is to perform a vertical jump prior to every workout.

Start by testing yourself in a normal, well-rested state, ideally three to five days after CNS-intensive training. This will be your base value.

Test yourself prior to every workout, and if your test goes up two or more inches all of a sudden, your CNS is ready to rock. This day is a good time to include a lot of heavy lifting (even going for a one or three-rep max) or explosive training.

If your test goes down two to four inches, then it’s best to lower the amount of CNS-intensive training, opting for less draining methods.

If your test goes down more than four inches, go home and forget about the gym for a few days.

If your test score is within one or two inches of your regular score, proceed with your regular workout.

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