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Prep Stars

By Luke Cyphers

Friday, September 26, 2008

TOW-TRUCKIN' THE SUBJECT Maurice Jones-Drew THE ROLE Running back/return man, Jaguars THE RITUAL Dragging a weighted sled through a series of short, explosive—sometimes zigzag—sprints. An example: three consecutive 20-yard reps dragging 90 pounds, followed by a short rest; then four in a row, short rest. Repeat unloaded (i.e., minus the sled). THE SOURCE Cal strength coach Mike Blasquez. THE THEORY "What we're trying to do is ensure that whatever strength he builds in the weight ...

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