vertical jump

High Reps vs. Low Reps for Vertical Jump Training

April 15, 2011

Over the past couple of years (basically since I started this blog) I’ve gotten a lot of questions about whether it’s better to use high reps or low reps when training your vertical jump. It’s amazing how much misinformation is out there about this topic, so hopefully I can help set the record straight. In short, [...]

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How to Use Plyometrics to Increase Vertical Jump and Quickness

April 8, 2011

A lot of people don’t really understand how to properly use plyometrics to increase vertical jump, speed, and quickness. One of the reasons for this is that they’re a bit difficult to understand since there is so much information out there about them. If you do a search for plyometrics on Google you’ll get all [...]

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Box Squat Jumps – Intermediate Plyometrics

June 9, 2009

The box squat jump is an interesting movement. It’s very similar to the step up jump in that it puts your body in a disadvantaged position. The difference is that you will be sitting in a chair or on a box to perform this movement.  To get started with box squat jumps find a chair, [...]

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Step Up Jump – Intermediate Plyometrics

June 6, 2009

The step up jump is a great way to build strength in the upper half of your legs. This exercise is very useful because it puts your body at a mechanical disadvantage…in other words, it’s harder than just normal jumping. Using this mechanical disadvantage, the step up jump forces your body to generate more strength [...]

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Burpees Exercise (Squat Thrusts) – Intermediate Plyometrics

June 4, 2009

Burpees are a unique exercise that seem to be growing in popularity. One of the major things that makes burpees so useful is the fact that they really help involve the entire body instead of just one area. Use this exercise to build full body strength as well as stamina.  To perform the burpees exercise, [...]

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Tuck Jump Exercise – Intermediate Plyometrics

May 31, 2009

Tuck jumps are an interesting exercise. They fall into the category of box jumps and hurdle jumps, but with more of an exaggerated motion. Odds are you’ve seen athletes doing tuck jumps as a little warm up in order to get psyched for the competition. Usually  a sprinter might use these to help stretch out his legs [...]

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Hurdle Jump – Intermediate Plyometrics

May 28, 2009

Here is an explosive movement called the hurdle jump. The hurdle jump is quite similar to box jumps. The difference is that you’re jumping over an object rather than on to it. Use this exercise to build explosive power and vertical jumping ability. The fact that you have to emphasize the upward propulsion of your [...]

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Leapfrogs (Double Leg Bounding) – Intermediate Plyometrics

May 27, 2009

Leapfrogs are similar to the standing broad jump. The difference is that leapfrogs are performed in a repeating manner, as opposed to stopping after each jump. This exercise will help build strength in your entire leg as well as endurance.  To perform leapfrogs, all you need to do is jump forward with as much force [...]

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Box Jump And Plyometric Boxes – Intermediate Plyometrics

May 17, 2009

The box jump is a very common exercise used for building explosiveness in all parts of the leg. It heavily emphasizes the use of the upper portion of your legs while at the same time stimulating your calf muscles. The exercise is very simple and can be performed just about anywhere.  To begin, find an [...]

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Bent Over Donkey Ankle Bounces – Beginner Plyometrics

May 12, 2009

This exercise is similar to ankle bounces (as the title implies), but instead of standing up straight you’ll be leaning over on an object. Bent over donkey ankle bounces just give you another angle to attack your calf muscles from. Also, if your knees bother you for some reason this exercise may be easier than [...]

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