Is Dez able to lift weights?

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

I had a similar injury but it was my thumb. I was able to continue to lift with a strange grip and some pain, but its easier to hide your thumb when you lift then your index finger. Anyone know? Dez or Die

[Stryker44]

Do these guys keep lifting during the actual season? Would seem to me that they would be spending most of the week trying to get their muscles rested for Sunday.

[Hoofbite]

Does it change anything either way?

[CATCH17]

Yes they lift during the year. Yes it would make a difference and yes he could still lift

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

Originally Posted by Hoofbite

Does it change anything either way?

Depends on how much of his strength he gets naturally or from weights. He is a extremely physical player so I'm sure he lifts alot and also has some natural strength.

[Stryker44]

Originally Posted by CATCH17

Yes they lift during the year. Yes it would make a difference and yes he could still lift

I'd guess its more for muscular endurance and injury prevention during the season rather than putting on sheer strength?

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

Originally Posted by Stryker44

I'd guess its more for muscular endurance and injury prevention during the season rather than putting on sheer strength?

Yes. A specific muscle you worked out needs 48 hours rest so when they do they are probably only doing each muscle group once a week to maintain

[Stryker44]

I really want to know Adrian Peterson's regimen after his ACL injury late last season...whatever he did seems to have worked amazingly well in a very short period of time.

Dez is scary talented...and now seems to be "getting it"...barring serious injury, I think he's going to be a top 3 NFL receiver for years.

[xwalker]

Originally Posted by Stryker44

Do these guys keep lifting during the actual season? Would seem to me that they would be spending most of the week trying to get their muscles rested for Sunday.

Yes, but it's a different process than what they do in the offseason. Lighter weight, higher reps, less often than the offseason workouts.

[CATCH17]

Originally Posted by Stryker44

I'd guess its more for muscular endurance and injury prevention during the season rather than putting on sheer strength?

Mostly for maintenance. If you stop lifting you'll lose all your gains.

[CyberB0b]

I am sure they can get creative with resistance bands and what not.

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

Originally Posted by CyberB0b

I am sure they can get creative with resistance bands and what not.

Good point. I've been lifting steady now for 7 years but I would LOVE to have the trainers these guys do. There is an endless amount of untapped info I feel like these guys get that a typical person like you or I wouldnt

[CATCH17]

Originally Posted by Howboutdemcowboys31

Good point. I've been lifting steady now for 7 years but I would LOVE to have the trainers these guys do. There is an endless amount of untapped info I feel like these guys get that a typical person like you or I wouldnt

Not really.. All the info you need is out there.

They just have time and money advantages.

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

Originally Posted by CATCH17

Not really.. All the info you need is out there.

They just have time and money advantages.

Eh I have a cousin in the military I worked out with him once I was sore for a week because he showed me different stuff you don't typically see in a gym. I just want Dez to keep his strength it is such an assett love watching him drag guys

[Kilyin]

Originally Posted by Stryker44

I really want to know Adrian Peterson's regimen after his ACL injury late last season...whatever he did seems to have worked amazingly well in a very short period of time.

Dez is scary talented...and now seems to be "getting it"...barring serious injury, I think he's going to be a top 3 NFL receiver for years.

I think a lot of Peterson's comeback is purely genetics (and hard work). The guy is just a freak of nature.