Vertical Jump

Update

Hey guys. Sorry for the lack of updates to this site. I’ve been incredibly busy with my neuroscience studies, laboratory work, and work at the hospital. I’ll try to get some more posts up here in the coming weeks.
If this is your first time at the VJR website…welcome! Hopefully the information I’ve posted so [...]

Sample Vertical Jump Workout | Plyometric Workout

I thought I’d take some time today to post a sample vertical jump workout that you can do right at home. This workout assumes that you do not have any weights to work with. Therefore, it will be based on plyometric exercises rather than weight lifting exercises. If you’re already using weights to help improve [...]

Help With ACL Tears

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) seems to be one of the most commonly torn ligaments in the body. This is especially true amongst athletes who play sports like basketball, soccer, and football. Any sport that requires quick changes in direction and has the possibility for collisions with other players is a potential threat to the [...]

Resistance Bands

Resistance bands are an excellent addition to any workout equipment collection. Unfortunately, not many people use them because they don’t think they are as useful as weights or other machines, or they simply don’t know how to use them. However, resistance bands are actually very beneficial when used properly.
There are several benefits that come with [...]

Box Squat Technique

The box squat is a very powerful exercise that can be used as a supplement to the regular barbell back squat. If you haven’t taken the time to read the barbell back squat article, I suggest you check it out to learn some tips for proper squatting. Use the techniques in that article and apply [...]

Vertical Jump Exercises

If you want to increase your vertical jump, there are certain exercises that you should use in order to see the best results. Here is a bit of information to help you decide which vertical jump exercises are the best for helping you meet your goals.
What Is A “Vertical Jump Exercise”? 
This question may seem like [...]

Adjustable Weighted Vest – X Vest

An adjustable weighted vest is a good investment if you’ve got a little bit of extra cash and you’re really serious about your training. A weighted vest can help you greatly improve your strength and stamina far beyond traditional, unweighted training. These training tools are especially helpful for athletes who play sports like football and [...]

One Leg Box Jump

The one leg box jump is a very difficult exercise. If you haven’t tried regular box jumps yet I would highly recommend you start with them before attempting one leg box jumps. This exercise will greatly increase the strength of your calf muscles and overall one-leg explosive power. 
To begin the one leg box jump, find [...]

Vertical Jump Bible Review

Alright guys, so I thought I’d take some time to do a little more extensive review of the Vertical Jump Bible. This is by far one of my favorite programs for several reasons…which I’ll list below. Over the next few months I’ll get some more in-depth reviews posted for other programs that I’ve used. As [...]

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