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Without cords, plugs and power outlets, the Dolphins' wide receiver charges up his game with elements of CrossFit, a fitness company that has created and popularized a training philosophy that mixes components of plyometrics, gymnastics and powerlifting in intense bursts of multiple exercises. The workout applies the same Olympic weightlifting principles that are more common with his NFL peers.

"I got away from a lot of heavy weights, but I didn't lose power," says Jennings. "With CrossFit training, I got stronger with less stress on my joints."
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​"When everyone is tired, Greg should be gaining momentum and at his peak performance at the end of a game," says Harris. "We decided he needed to be lighter, faster and more explosive," Harris says.
As a key part of the Miami's receiving corps heading into the 2015-16 season, Jennings also conditions his hands, both at home and in the gym.

“I’m always touching and catching things at home—a tennis ball, an American Girl doll or whatever the case may be—so hand-eye coordination is always at the top of my mind,” says Jennings. “But I’m also constantly working on my grip in the gym.”

Entering his 10th season in the league, Jennings is aware of what methods work best for his body. Harris specifically strengthened Jennings's weaker areas, such as his hamstrings, which are susceptible to wearing out late in the season.
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The rapid-fire circuits force Jennings to control his breathing and focus on a task, be it a clap push-up or a sideline catch. His training is tailored to build fourth-quarter fitness, or energy storage for when other players run out of gas.

"Everyone feels the weight of the game and gets fatigued," says Jennings, "but it's all about how you've dealt with it in the past and what you've done to help yourself overcome those mental barriers."
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http://www.si.com/edge/2015/07/29/nfl-training-with-greg-jennings-miami-dolphins-crossfit
 
I wonder how much money Jennings was paid to endorse crossfit.

Anybody who has ever stepped into a gym in their entire life knows what complete and utter **** Crossfit is.
 
One of my favorite moves this offseason. He won't put up 1200 yards and 10 TDS but still has a couple good years left and he doesn't have to be the #1 he had to be in Minnesota. There are other guys here that can pick up the slack any given week. He's a class act with postseason/Super Bowl experience who will coach up our young wideouts. I think him and Tannehill will abuse the back shoulder throw this year :up:
 
Makes you wonder how things would have been if we sign Jennings instead of Wallace originally?
 
If Jennings and Cameron revert to their old form, and throw in Landry, Stills and Parker, you are looking at maybe 5000 yards for Tannehill. Think of all the long balls Wallace couldn't get to....and I don't complete blame him or Tannehill for this, but the upside is going to be crazy.
 
SCLSU Mud Dogs said:
I wonder how much money Jennings was paid to endorse crossfit.

Anybody who has ever stepped into a gym in their entire life knows what complete and utter **** Crossfit is.
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anybody whose ever DONE crossfit wouldnt say this. Crossfit is legit.
 
jphandal said:
anybody whose ever DONE crossfit wouldnt say this. Crossfit is legit.
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Lol yeah if you like to lift really quickly with really terrible form.

[video=youtube;jn8KwUNLdkI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn8KwUNLdkI[/video]
 
Really happy we have Jennings but wish he wouldn't do a workout routine as dumb as cross fit.

Hope he doesn't get injured.
 
The other question worth asking is why we took so long to sign Jennings when Philbin had personal insight to his worth ethic and team first attitude.
 
SCLSU Mud Dogs said:
I wonder how much money Jennings was paid to endorse crossfit.

Anybody who has ever stepped into a gym in their entire life knows what complete and utter **** Crossfit is.
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Beginners being pushed causes them to do reps without form.... People get injured all the time in crossfit trainers are jackasses with no knowledge . I'd stay away from that ......
 
claytonduper said:
The other question worth asking is why we took so long to sign Jennings when Philbin had personal insight to his worth ethic and team first attitude.
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As I posted in the other Greg Jennings workout post, his trainer is my best friend from High school. So believe me when I say this, NO ONE should ever question Greg Jennings's work ethic and attitude. Dude is about as solid of a man as you'll find in life, not just football.
 
SCLSU Mud Dogs said:
I wonder how much money Jennings was paid to endorse crossfit.

Anybody who has ever stepped into a gym in their entire life knows what complete and utter **** Crossfit is.
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jphandal said:
anybody whose ever DONE crossfit wouldnt say this. Crossfit is legit.
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The basic principles of Crossfit are sound. Compound movements, plyometrics, calisthenics, etc. are all excellent and should be the preferred methods of training over the worthless machines that inhabit most gyms. On the other hand, when repetitions become the focal point in HIIT and proper form is sacrificed, which is most often the case, is where the program falls to ****. It should not be offered to amateurs and beginners who do not have a solid background in athletics.

*LOL. Looks like I'm late on this. Others nailed it's problematic issues.
 
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