DeFrancosGym.com - Exercise Index: Kneeling Barbell Jumps

You can perform this exercise holding a med ball or with a barbell on your back (more advanced variation).

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[Exodus7214]

Gotta do this next week but im pretty heavy about 245lbs lets see...

[Iceman1800]

@nikolatesla08 thanks

[nikolatesla08]

@Iceman1800 use bodyweight first. Then use a weighted vest or dumbbells. wouldn't suggest just going straight to barbell if you have other means of loading the exercise with weight

[tmcdougald]

@joecandito sounds more like you base building athletic performance with bodybuilding lifts and techniques, there's a rhyme and reason for certain things especially if they get results...long story short w/e works for you is what you should be doing.

[Iceman1800]

Once I grow a set of balls, I'm going to try this movement. Looks like a good addition to training

[frankfriedrice86]

@joecandito read joe defrancos breakdown of the powerclean. search powerclean on his webpage and he does an excellent job of explaining other options.

[tww0711]

I see what you guys are saying and both parties are making some valid points but Squats are in no way over-rated. Squats are probably the best movement for developing overall strength.  I garauntee if you ask DeFranco he will tell you that squat should be a staple in any routine.

[joecandito]

now that gives you some options for the other 2-4 exercises.

powercleans = very underrated

curls = good to balance out tricep devepement from other exercises

tricep pushdown/french press = tricep developement, helps bench press and overhead press

isolation db curl = attacks bicep head differently

lateral raise = shoulder development

THE POINT IS, THIS TYPE OF EXERCISE DOESNT MATCH WELL WITH OTHER EXERCISES AND IS INEFFECTIVE FOR 98% OF PEOPLE

[joecandito]

ummm... i see wht you are saying, and you are right to an extent

but there are the main basic exercises that should be the core for any weight program. those are

squats = the king

bench press = yes it can be overrated, but it activates the over 30% of all upper body muscle fibers. and is very important

overhead press = most underrated exercise, detoids used in sprinting, basketball, football, and basically everything

some back exercise = could be db rows, lat pulldown, or pull ups

[xJosebx]

thats you man. everyone is different.

there's no cookie cutter routine that fits all people