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Squat Flex – Should You Buy It?

June 21, 2010

If you’ve been searching the net for basketball training equipment you’ve probably come across the Squat Flex at some point. This device uses rubber bands for resistance and allows you to basically do squats with bands rather than weights. This might be a nice space saver if you’re the type of person who has a [...]

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The Vertical Project Review – Don’t Buy It!

June 8, 2010

Don’t buy this program! The Vertical Project This is another very popular program. The main reason why it’s so well known is because the author, Luke Lowrey, is an excellent marketer. If you take a look at some of the things he writes on his sales page you will probably immediately see that The Vertical [...]

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This site is undergoing some updates!

June 4, 2010

For those of you who have been to the Vertical Jump Resource before you may have noticed that the site looks quite a bit different than it did before. I am currently updating the software that runs this site in hopes that it will make things run more smoothly, while at the same time providing [...]

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ESPN Radio Interview With Jump Manual Creator, Jacob Hiller

April 9, 2010

For those of you who are familiar with the Jump Manual, I thought you might be interested in hearing what the creator of the program, Jacob Hiller, has to say about improving vertical jump. This recording comes in a two part series and you can listen to all of it below. Part 1: Jacob gives [...]

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Update

February 5, 2010

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 [...]

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Vertical Jump Workout Sample | Plyometric Workout

November 26, 2009

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 [...]

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Help With ACL Tears

November 22, 2009

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 [...]

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Resistance Bands

August 29, 2009

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 [...]

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Box Squat Technique

August 27, 2009

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 [...]

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Vertical Jump Exercises

August 17, 2009

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 [...]

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