Could Dak be hurting himself in the gym?

[erod]

Nope, and his regiment is unreal. Dude doesnt eat tomatoes because they are a nightshade and have inflammatory properties. That should tell anyone how far he goes to keep the machine running.

But he's still avoided the "buff" approach.

 

[robjay04]

Name a good buff quarterback. I can't think of a single one. That's the point.

This guy has been injured once in his 18-year career.

But as far as your question.

Cam Newton has a MVP...it’s fair to consider him a good QB. Russell Wilson is also pretty ripped. Pretty much any QB that is a dual threat is very well built. It only makes sense since they rely on their athleticism more.

For a QB that is more of a pocket passer, Stafford looks like a regular in the weight room.

 

[Supercowboy1986]

This is what happened to Felix Jones correct?

FJ bulked up after his rookie season then lost his elusive ability.

He showed promise as a rookie then completely sucked.

 

[DFWJC]

But as far as your question.

Cam Newton has a MVP...it’s fair to consider him a good QB. Russell Wilson is also pretty ripped. Pretty much any QB that is a dual threat is very well built. It only makes sense since they rely on their athleticism more.

For a QB that is more of a pocket passer, Stafford looks like a regular in the weight room.

Stafford is much more fit now than before, but he certainly isn't a body builder type. He's just fit.
The trend is definitely for players and QBs to be fitter than before--including diet, high intensity interval cardio, and some resistance training (weights or whatever).

 

[CATCH17]

I don't really trust our trainers with all the hamstring injuries, so if he is working out according to a plan that isn't in line with the 'function' of QBs, I wouldn't be surprised..

Nothing surprised me anymore as far as Valley Ranch is concerned...

Me either.

Every other star player for us has a bulging disc.

I'm sure their training philosophies are as outdated as their offensive and defensive schemes.

 

[links18]

I don't know about Dak, but I certainly hurt myself about every time I go.

 

[viman96]

Can you name a single power pitcher or elite quarterback that was buff?

Bodybuilding creates strength and size, but it often reduces athleticism if it's not done perfectly. Too many are worried more about the mirror than their performance.

I'm pondering the elite throwers of the football, and I can't think of a single one that didn't look like an insurance agent with his shirt off. Brady, Brees, Peyton, Ryan, Big Ben, Rodgers, Marino, Young, Elway, Cunningham, Kelly, Staubach, Tarkenton, Bradshaw.....

Aikman and Farve were about as chiseled as they got. And those two looked more like good ole boys that grew up on a farm than gym rats.

With that in mind, would it be a good idea for Dak Prescott to lean up a bit? His sturdy frame is good for taking hits, but is he too muscled up to whip a football with the velocity he could if he was leaner? Is his upper body negatively affecting his accuracy?

Most of the power pitchers in baseball are bean poles. The smoothest strokes in the NBA come from guys like Curry, Dirk, and Durant. The best scorers in hockey are often the Crosby, Gretzky, and Bure types.

You can't improve skill with weight lifting. In fact, you can reduce it. Perhaps our QB should re-think his training regimen moving forward.

IIRC Aikman hit the weights and was in really good shape.

 

[erod]

Honestly - none of this matters. You are right about body types but even arm strength isn't the end all to be all.

It's all about the innate ability to read defenses and anticipate throws and I think you are born with it.

It's like having the DNA to hit a 94 MPH slider at the Major League level you simply can't teach what great hitters do.

I agree, but you can ruin it in the gym with the wrong approach.

Ruben Sierra buffed up and lost his home run swing. Felix Jones buffed up and lost his speed and quickness. You see athletes do themselves harm as athletes in the gym.

 

[viman96]

Troy was not huge or extremely buff but he definitely hit the weights.

 

[gmoney112]

Can you name a single power pitcher or elite quarterback that was buff?

Bodybuilding creates strength and size, but it often reduces athleticism if it's not done perfectly. Too many are worried more about the mirror than their performance.

I'm pondering the elite throwers of the football, and I can't think of a single one that didn't look like an insurance agent with his shirt off. Brady, Brees, Peyton, Ryan, Big Ben, Rodgers, Marino, Young, Elway, Cunningham, Kelly, Staubach, Tarkenton, Bradshaw.....

Aikman and Farve were about as chiseled as they got. And those two looked more like good ole boys that grew up on a farm than gym rats.

With that in mind, would it be a good idea for Dak Prescott to lean up a bit? His sturdy frame is good for taking hits, but is he too muscled up to whip a football with the velocity he could if he was leaner? Is his upper body negatively affecting his accuracy?

Most of the power pitchers in baseball are bean poles. The smoothest strokes in the NBA come from guys like Curry, Dirk, and Durant. The best scorers in hockey are often the Crosby, Gretzky, and Bure types.

You can't improve skill with weight lifting. In fact, you can reduce it. Perhaps our QB should re-think his training regimen moving forward.

Didn't you use to call Romo out of shape?

 

[punchnjudy]

That was actually part of the reason why Cam leaned out this year. However, he didn't get to throw the entire off-season so it really didn't get a fair test. And, of course, he was still pretty darn thick.

 

[Proximo]

Dak is a naturally thick dude. He doesn't look anything like a bodybuilder with tons of excess/glamour muscles.

He's just a bigger framed guy compared to some of the other QB's.

He doesn't strike me as particularly jacked in the gym rat sense.

 

[HungryLion]

Dak is a naturally thick dude. He doesn't look anything like a bodybuilder with tons of excess/glamour muscles.

He's just a bigger framed guy compared to some of the other QB's.

He doesn't strike me as particularly jacked in the gym rat sense.

You can really see it with his legs. He has thick legs almost like a runningback.

 

[Fletch]

Can you name a single power pitcher or elite quarterback that was buff?

Bodybuilding creates strength and size, but it often reduces athleticism if it's not done perfectly. Too many are worried more about the mirror than their performance.

I'm pondering the elite throwers of the football, and I can't think of a single one that didn't look like an insurance agent with his shirt off. Brady, Brees, Peyton, Ryan, Big Ben, Rodgers, Marino, Young, Elway, Cunningham, Kelly, Staubach, Tarkenton, Bradshaw.....

Aikman and Farve were about as chiseled as they got. And those two looked more like good ole boys that grew up on a farm than gym rats.

With that in mind, would it be a good idea for Dak Prescott to lean up a bit? His sturdy frame is good for taking hits, but is he too muscled up to whip a football with the velocity he could if he was leaner? Is his upper body negatively affecting his accuracy?

Most of the power pitchers in baseball are bean poles. The smoothest strokes in the NBA come from guys like Curry, Dirk, and Durant. The best scorers in hockey are often the Crosby, Gretzky, and Bure types.

You can't improve skill with weight lifting. In fact, you can reduce it. Perhaps our QB should re-think his training regimen moving forward.

Valid!

 

[JustChip]

Can you name a single power pitcher or elite quarterback that was buff?

Bodybuilding creates strength and size, but it often reduces athleticism if it's not done perfectly. Too many are worried more about the mirror than their performance.

I'm pondering the elite throwers of the football, and I can't think of a single one that didn't look like an insurance agent with his shirt off. Brady, Brees, Peyton, Ryan, Big Ben, Rodgers, Marino, Young, Elway, Cunningham, Kelly, Staubach, Tarkenton, Bradshaw.....

Aikman and Farve were about as chiseled as they got. And those two looked more like good ole boys that grew up on a farm than gym rats.

With that in mind, would it be a good idea for Dak Prescott to lean up a bit? His sturdy frame is good for taking hits, but is he too muscled up to whip a football with the velocity he could if he was leaner? Is his upper body negatively affecting his accuracy?

Most of the power pitchers in baseball are bean poles. The smoothest strokes in the NBA come from guys like Curry, Dirk, and Durant. The best scorers in hockey are often the Crosby, Gretzky, and Bure types.

You can't improve skill with weight lifting. In fact, you can reduce it. Perhaps our QB should re-think his training regimen moving forward.

You may be on to something. Maybe he needs to follow the C. C. Sabathia regimen - beer and hot dogs.

 

[Fletch]

Dak is a naturally thick dude. He doesn't look anything like a bodybuilder with tons of excess/glamour muscles.

He's just a bigger framed guy compared to some of the other QB's.

He doesn't strike me as particularly jacked in the gym rat sense.

Take the poster of Dak in just a jock strap off your ceiling above your bed and look really close. Jk Prox!

 

[Aven8]

Name a good buff quarterback. I can't think of a single one. That's the point.

This guy has been injured once in his 18-year career.

Russell Wilson is built the same way he's just shorter. Air McNair was built the same way. So was Mcnabb. Mcnabb had huge guns. Dak is thick in the legs and butt. That's what makes him look so big, but it also helps him to get out of arm tackles.

 

[dfense]

As far as Dak hurting himself in the gym.

One can only hope.

 

[foofighters]

I agree, but you can ruin it in the gym with the wrong approach.

Ruben Sierra buffed up and lost his home run swing. Felix Jones buffed up and lost his speed and quickness. You see athletes do themselves harm as athletes in the gym.

I see where you're going with this. I saw a picture of him in the combine and he was noticeably thinner in the neck area. He's not fat, he's just thicker. I'd rather see him take on a regimen that involves more work on flexibility and conditioning.

 

[DoctorChicken]

But he's still avoided the "buff" approach.

We all know you're just using this thread as an excuse to post shirtless Brady pics. Understandable.