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VerticalJumping.com is the largest source of free vertical jump training information in the world.
25/06/2020
New article posted for all you vertical jump fans. https://www.verticaljumping.com/how_strong_for_plyometrics.html
How Strong Do You Need To Be Before Doing Plyometrics? How strong do you need to be before doing plyometrics?
02/04/2020
Just updated an article on the site. A classic from Joel Smith about ground contact time and its importance on jumping higher. https://www.verticaljumping.com/ground_contact_time.html
4x bodyweight sled pushes (330kg, 725lb). This was not supposed to happen. I ran Hill sprints this morning so was too trashed to do a proper leg session so just decided to do pyramid weighted sled pushes. Worked up to 10 x 330kg before working backwards back down to 200kg.
I am going to be sweating all afternoon after this.
29/06/2018
Terrific article about training for increased muscle size versus what happens when you do plyometrics and other high velocity activities such as jumping and sprinting.
What can jumping teach us about muscle growth? – Chris Beardsley – Medium The mainstream fitness industry is *plagued* by myths and superstitions about how muscle growth happens, and about how we should structure…
I hate it when I am in the middle of my workout and they start playing Kris Kross in the gym! I feel morally obliged to jump jump!
On the more practical side this is a great exercise for developing explosive strength. I do sets of 5 in between upper body exercises or as a contrast drill to mix in with heavy squats and deadlifts.
26/06/2018
Do you know what I like about getting up in the middle of winter when it is dark, cold, and wet to do early morning Hill sprints? Neither do I.
When is a leg exercise not a leg exercise? When it is a goblet squat. I actually really freaking love this exercise but it trains core, shoulders, upper back, and mobility more than it trains legs. Still, it is a staple of leg day regardless.
22/06/2018
I love heavy strength training but for jumping athletes it is a method best used in smaller doses moved in with plenty of actual jumping.
Ballistic, or explosive strength training, often produces large improvements in the ability to produce force at high speeds (high-velocity strength), which is sometimes (incorrectly) referred to as power.
In contrast, heavy strength training often only achieves small increases in the ability to produce force at high speeds (high-velocity strength) even while we achieve large increases in the ability to lift heavy weights (maximum strength).
Little research has tried to uncover why heavy strength training is not as effective as we might hope, but if we look at the underlying adaptations, there are several possible reasons.
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16/06/2018
As a Laker fan this is something that I could live with http://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/id/23776431/how-lakers-land-lebron-james-paul-george-kawhi-leonard-nba-free-agency
How the Lakers can land LeBron, Kawhi and Paul George Kevin Pelton lays out the path for L.A. to create a new superteam with three of the best wings in the league.
In the playoffs dunking in people's faces is apparently a thing. Ouch!
When the Westbeast is Unleashed he really does throw down like some kind of monster. What a powerhouse.
28/04/2018
I have just added a video of my new favourite single leg strength exercise for vertical jump improvement.
A Great Single Leg Vertical Jump Exercise Single leg hack squats are a GREAT vertical jump exercise. Build strength for those single leg running jumps. Use this exercise as part of a sensible vertica...
21/04/2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BhzMiylFwad/ this is really quite impressive.
The NBA regular season is done and by God there was insane dunks. Enjoy! Also LeBron is a true athletic freak. I realize this is staying the obvious. 😁
04/04/2018
The NBA guys really do some crazy stuff in have these days. Here are the best dunks from March. Seriously, some of these are truly impressive feats.
Best Dunks of The Month | March 2018 Who doesn't love basketball above-the rim?! Check out the VERY BEST DUNKS from March!!! Tell us your favorites in the comments! Subscribe to the NBA: http://...
01/01/2018
http://www.verticaljumping.com/posterior_chain.html
New article at vertical jumping.com about posterior chain training for vertical jump.
Posterior Chain Versus Anterior Chain - Which is More Important For Jumping
Posterior Chain Versus Anterior Chain - Which is More Important For Jumping
http://www.verticaljumping.com/posterior_chain.html
New article at vertical jumping.com about posterior chain training for vertical jump.
01/01/2018
There is a LOT of great dunks here. In case you were not already convinced - NBA players
Are incredible athletes https://youtu.be/RfQlxqncPgA
Top 100 Dunks From 2017 It's time to countdown the Top 100 Dunks from the 2017 calendar year! Subscribe to the NBA: http://bit.ly/2rCglzY For news, stories, highlights and more, go ...
Some fantastic dunks in the month o November. Enjoy!
18/11/2017
Westside Barbell are known for producing some insanely strong powerlifters, but their training methods can also be used to help you increase your vertical jump. Here is how: http://www.verticaljumping.com/westside_training_for_jumping_athletes.html
Westside Training: How To Jump Higher Using the Conjugate Method
Westside Training: How To Jump Higher Using the Conjugate Method
Westside Barbell are known for producing some insanely strong powerlifters, but their training methods can also be used to help you increase your vertical jump. Here is how: http://www.verticaljumping.com/westside_training_for_jumping_athletes.html
In case you missed it there is some serious high flyers in the NBA now
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These Suns players sure can jump! https://www.facebook.com/nba/videos/10155056680323463/
High-flying Phoenix Suns rooks Marquese Chriss and Derrick Jones Jr's TOP DUNKS of the Season!
These Suns players sure can jump! https://www.facebook.com/nba/videos/10155056680323463/
Aaron Gordon Goes Up & OVER Defender For The POSTER SLAM | March 31, 2017
Aaron Gordon is a monster. This is monsterous! https://youtu.be/F1jI_6kpLv8
Aaron Gordon shows off his hops as he skies up and over the defender for the monster poster slam dunk!
01/04/2017
Aaron Gordon is a monster. This is monsterous! https://youtu.be/F1jI_6kpLv8
Aaron Gordon Goes Up & OVER Defender For The POSTER SLAM | March 31, 2017 Aaron Gordon shows off his hops as he skies up and over the defender for the monster poster slam dunk!
04/03/2017
February was a a VERY good month for dunks in the NBA. Check out The Greek Freak dunking from just inside the foul line IN A GAME!!! https://youtu.be/4DUJzpWDLgw
Top 10 Dunks February: 2017 NBA Season Check out the 10 best dunks from the month of February!
Top 10 Dunks February: 2017 NBA Season
February was a a VERY good month for dunks in the NBA. Check out The Greek Freak dunking from just inside the foul line IN A GAME!!! https://youtu.be/4DUJzpWDLgw
Check out the 10 best dunks from the month of February!
When the dunk competition contestants were announced I asked myself "who is Derrick Jones Jnr". Well holy crap do I know now. This guy has incredible hops!
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When the dunk competition contestants were announced I asked myself "who is Derrick Jones Jnr". Well holy crap do I know now. This guy has incredible hops!
That first dunk ... 👀
Insane dunks from Derrick Jones Jr in the NBADLeague.
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