Vertical leap training using bands as an aid can be VERY effective, but they have to be used correctly. This article isn’t about how to use bands, but it us to clarify a misconception about one technique for using bands in conjunction with isometric training as well as clear up some physics of how [...]
During a vertical jump there is limited time/space to fully recruit the prime movers and consequentially reach a high velocity get maximum air!
This means that during a vertical jump, you will not attain the maximal recruitment and velocity.
Also, understand that the velocity you reach at “toe off” is DIRECTLY correlated to the vertical jump [...]
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Basketball training moves
I recently came on this video about basketball training moves. I often get asked what moves I like to use to get to the hole and finish strong, but it never hurts to heart it from the greats as well! I particularly liked Kobe’s advice here. Check it out and let me know what [...]
You start training. You understand how to train to jump higher, you are rocking out the workouts.. and then… the unthinkable happens BAM! You lose 2 inches on your vertical jump!
On your quest to jump higher the last thing you want is to start losing inches. Talk about killing your motivation. The good [...]
Trainers and athletes love to get into shoving matches about who’s sport is the hot rod of the bunch! We all love to believe that our sport or discipline represents the pinnacle of athletic achievement. Power lifters love being the strongest, Olympic lifters boast in their explosiveness, cross fitters in their diversity, etc etc etc…
I’m [...]
To get a better idea of what form really means, here is a simple definition: Form is the synchronization of movement aimed at upward propulsion. Getting your form to imitate that of the pros is going to take exercises that improve both your flexibility and your mental power. Here are three very important tips to [...]
BASKETBALL COACHES all want the answer to the question: “How do you improve a player’s jumping ability?” Our response is simple: “We jump.” Sure, it’s a little more complicated than that, but not by much. We believe in the specificity of training, which means that if you want to improve a skill, you will have [...]
Warm up and jumping exercises for increasing your vertical jump. WARMING UP. Before starting the exercises, warm up your muscles. Stretch properly, and jog around for a few minutes. If you have a jumprope, use it. Jumping rope definitely helps your conditioning. Running up and down stairs for a while is very useful as a [...]
Here I will share with you the basics from how to eat, how to exercise, and how recovery is key to success for achieving an eye popping vertical jump. Nutrition. Stay in the ZONE so eat 5 to7 times small meals throughout the day in order for your body and mind to perform at peak [...]
