Alright, let’s talk about this Lemar Carter thing I tried out a while back. Heard the name floating around, mostly tied to some kind of athletic training or workout approach. I was feeling a bit slow, you know, stuck in a rut with my usual routine, so I thought, why not give this a shot? Needed something to shake things up.
So, I started digging around. Didn’t find like, one official manual or anything super concrete, more like bits and pieces, videos, forum posts talking about his methods. Seemed to focus a lot on explosiveness, quick movements. Stuff like plyometrics, short sprints, reaction drills. Looked intense, but didn’t seem to need a ton of fancy equipment, which was good for me. Mostly bodyweight and maybe some basic stuff like cones or hurdles, which I could improvise.
First thing I did was clear some space in the garage. Didn’t want to be crashing into stuff. I sketched out a basic plan based on what I’d gathered:
- Warm-up: Proper dynamic stretching, getting the blood flowing.
- Drills: Picked a few core exercises attributed to his style – box jumps (used a sturdy step), quick feet drills (just chalk marks on the floor), some medicine ball throws against the wall.
- Frequency: Decided to try it three times a week, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, to give myself recovery time.
Man, that first session was rough. Way tougher than it looked. I was breathing heavy pretty quick. The focus wasn’t just on doing the movement, but doing it fast and sharp. Felt awkward at first, coordination wasn’t quite there. Second session felt a tiny bit better, but still gassed me out. Soreness was real for the first week or two.
Getting into the Groove
After about three weeks, though, I started to feel a difference. It wasn’t massive, but I felt… springier? Like pushing off the ground felt a bit more powerful. My regular jogs felt easier, especially picking up the pace. I stuck with the schedule, making small tweaks. If one drill felt too easy, I’d try to do it faster or add a few reps. If something felt off, like my knee started twinging on the jumps, I’d back off or switch to a lower step.
The key thing I found was consistency. Missing a session really felt like a step back, especially with this kind of training. It wasn’t about lifting super heavy; it was all about that sharp, controlled power and speed. Kept this up for about two solid months.
So, what’s the verdict? Did it turn me into a super athlete? Nah, not quite. But did it work? Yeah, I’d say so. I definitely felt quicker on my feet and more explosive in short bursts. It broke the monotony, that’s for sure. It hammered home the importance of intensity and proper form for explosive movements.
I don’t follow the full ‘Lemar Carter’ style routine anymore, but I definitely kept some of those drills in my regular workouts. Those quick feet drills and reaction exercises? Still use ’em. It was a good experiment, learned a bit about a different training philosophy directly through trying it myself. Worth the sweat, I reckon.
