03/25/2026
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Here’s NFL prospect Lucas Laroche on a recent full body workout as he prepped for his NFL pro day. Wherever Lucas goes he’s going to be a force to be reckoned with & huge asset to his team. Whichever team gets him will be truly blessed as he’s one of the hardest working athletes I’ve ever trained.
The 9-part workout.
1.Overcoming Eccentric Isometrics Trap Bar Deadlifts.
2.BOSU Ball Bench Press. Weckmethod.
3. Dumbbell Jump Squats on Airex.
4. Bear Crawl Trap Bar Ab Rollouts.
5. RDL’s with Open Swiss Bar Kensui.
6. Shoulder Press.
7. Split Squat Lunges on Half Foam Roller + Airex.
8. Isolateral Lat Pulldown.
9. Bent Over Rows.
10 (Bonus). 90 Degree Eccentric Isometrics Trap Bar Deadlift Squat Hold.
Why start with the Overcoming Isometrics?
Research studies show post activation potentiation (PAP) or Post Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) is one of the most effective mechanisms for maximizing power output, high threshold motor unit recruitment, explosive power, speed, & muscle activation both during training & competition.
In research it’s shown to occur primarily when an intense series of voluntary muscular contractions, typically using heavy barbell movements produce temporary increases in peak force & power during subsequent explosive activities (i.e. jumping).
Overcoming isometrics (push or pulling against an immovable object) have been shown to produce even greater PAP than traditional reps. However, overcoming isometrics aren’t without issues. For instance, without eccentric pre-stretch prior to overcoming contraction, the lifter misses out on the all-important eccentric elements like proprioceptive feedback, contribution of the stretch reflex, decreased onset of fatigue from pre-stretch, & hypertrophy.
By adding 90 Deg Eccentric Isometric immediately before each overcoming isometric this provides best of all worlds as they not only produce more potentiation & neural drive than traditional overcoming isometrics, they also eliminate disadvantages associated with movements that lack eccentric elements mentioned above including muscle growth.