good suggestion mickey
I was thinking about that as well - using a sturdy foam material and tighting the cloth/sash may make a supported structure for the lower back area when defending and making those quick changes in direction.
I noticed when I defend in soccer, I do hunch over/keeping myself low to the ground as I make the quick change in directions. I must change that and defend in a straighter posture, as though standing.
For now, I’ve got two weeks before coach needs to see what I can do on the pitch. I would like to find something before then and experiment as I continue to train.
good suggestion mickey
I was thinking about that as well - using a sturdy foam material and tighting the cloth/sash may make a supported structure for the lower back area when defending and making those quick changes in direction.
I noticed when I defend in soccer, I do hunch over/keeping myself low to the ground as I make the quick change in directions. I must change that and defend in a straighter posture, as though standing.
For now, I’ve got two weeks before coach needs to see what I can do on the pitch. I would like to find something before then and experiment as I continue to train.
I have an old 100 % long sleeve baseball shirt that has holes on sleeves and would like to turn that into the waistband. Any ideas how to go about doing this online, youtube? I’ll search around. How to turn a long sleeve shirt into a waistband - similar to the Bruce Lee picture having the white waistband.
Hi,
It appears that you are going into “football mode” when you are defending.
Do you train any of the following in your core conditioning routine? I only ask because of your initial need for lumbar support during playing and I got the impression your erector muscles are very weak:
Hyperextensions
Good Mornings
Deadlifts
Given the two week time frame given, if you do not do any of the above you really need to start doing so and maintain the practice in your fitness regimen. Wearing a support belt can offer relief in the short run; but, over time, it can lead to dependance and a continued weakening of the area. Of the three above I would recommend good mornings and hyperextensions. If you have been experiencing any kind of pain during practice you should see a doctor. If you have a strength coach, take the time to share your situation with him. You may also want to consult your doctor before embarking on these exercises if you have a pre existing condition causes you lumbar discomfort.
I don’t know of any link that could teach you how to convert a shirt into a support belt.
mickey
[QUOTE=solo1;1010088]Hope you find what your looking for . But OMG lookat Bruces abs!! is that what thousands of crunches will get you?[/QUOTE]
I am sure you have seen the electic crunch belts sold on TV? Well, bruce sort of pioneered that himself. He learned about the tinge units that doctors use to treat break injuries for athletes so that the limb did not atrify in the cast. He would hook himself up and turn it up full blast so that it would make his muscles flex again and again. He targeted certain muscles that give one a more manly appearance. This I seen in a documentary. This way he could get a really effective workout as he did other things of importance.
I own one of these units, and it has several settings. You can control the amount of jolt, the duration of the jolt, and the regularity of the jolt. It is also a joint saver as it only effects the muscles and tendons without putting extreme weights on your joints. I think it was ingenius.
training
Yes mickey
I do
Hyperextensions
Deadlifts
squats
obliques, abs,
I’ll look into adding the good mornings
[QUOTE=Lee Chiang Po;1010490]I am sure you have seen the electic crunch belts sold on TV? Well, bruce sort of pioneered that himself. He learned about the tinge units that doctors use to treat break injuries for athletes so that the limb did not atrify in the cast. He would hook himself up and turn it up full blast so that it would make his muscles flex again and again. He targeted certain muscles that give one a more manly appearance. This I seen in a documentary. This way he could get a really effective workout as he did other things of importance.
I own one of these units, and it has several settings. You can control the amount of jolt, the duration of the jolt, and the regularity of the jolt. It is also a joint saver as it only effects the muscles and tendons without putting extreme weights on your joints. I think it was ingenius.[/QUOTE]
I bought one of those ab belt things several years ago while I was in the military. I figured I did enough physical sit ups during the day that I could relax and have something do it for me during my off time. I have to admit that it was a bit painful, sort of like getting a tazer to the gut. Not to mention the fact that the batteries did not last very long (it was obviously a cheaper model). I stopped using it after a short period of time. Fast forward six years and I recently get a check in the mail for the amount I originally paid for the belt. It turns out some fat people sued the makers because they erroneously claimed in their advertising that you could lose weight by using it. I’m glad I got my money back, but, if I were a judge, I would have laughed the plaintiffs out of the court for utter stupidity. Wearing the belt while sitting on the couch 24 hours a day and eating a cheese nacho-coconut cake sandwich with a side of Crisco will not induce a weight loss situation!