Vertical jump programs are scattered about the internet like a playroom full of old toys. Many of them have 1 or 2 good things mixed with principles and exercises that will only disappoint. More still are completely jammed with rubbish and may injure you. There are also a handful that I would recommend, even if I did not develop them.
“Cookie cutter programs” is usually a buzzword that many marketers are trying to use to differentiate themselves from an aggressive market. Sites will proclaim that they are NOT a “cookie cutter program” because of how well their program tailors to specific and individual training needs. This may seem enticing, but let’s cut to the chase…
“The Five Most Dangerous Mistake YOU’VE Probably Made With Your Vertical Jump Training…And What You Can Do About It…”
by Alex Maroko
Here Are The Top Five Reasons Why Athletes Fail To Increase Their Vertical Jump And How To Make Sure YOU Avoid Every One Of These Deadly Common Mistakes…
One common question that I keep getting from readers is whether supplements really help us jump higher.
I can’t blame you – there’s thousands of supplements in the market today claiming to work wonders, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to separate the great products from the crappy ones.
The sad truth is that most supplements are total crap, merely marketing gimmicks by large supplement companies to steal your hard-earned money.
However, there are a few supplements that really aid in vertical jump training.
The first thing to remember is that supplements are just that – SUPPLEMENTS.
They are meant to support your current diet.
Taking supplements by themselves will not help you increase your vertical jump.
You need to have a good diet already in place for supplements to have maximum effect.
There is nothing worse than getting injured in sports.
I’ve had my fair share of
vertical jump training injuries, but the worst happened when I was in high school.
I injured my left knee badly, and I had to miss a whole season of basketball.
I couldn’t practice, and all I could do was sit on the bench and cheer my teammates on.
I didn’t mind cheering for my teammates, but I was itching to play.
I wanted to help the team by being on the court, not the bench.
During my sophomore year in college, I injured my left knee again.
I got a serious case of patellar tendonitis (jumper’s knee) that made it almost impossible to run or change speeds.
I’m sure you’ve had a similar experience too, so today I’m going to talk about the different ways to prevent injuries while training your vertical jump.
I’ve outlined the top 6 injury prevention methods in a simple yet fun to read article.
Most vertical jump programs always focus on lower body plyometric drills, and I’ve noticed that it’s extremely difficult to find good info about upper body plyos on the internet.
I personally think that upper body plyos are the missing ingredient in most athletes workouts.
Everyone has heard of depth jumps and done them many times, but how many athletes do you know who perform upper body depth jumps?
It makes it extremely painful and sometimes almost impossible to run and jump.
I’ve personally suffered from tendonitis on my left knee, and it began when I did a certain vertical jump program when I was 16 years old (if you follow this blog, you will know what program that is).
The injury caused me to lose several inches on my vertical jump, and took me out of action for a whole year.
Anyway, I’ve compiled a list of the different ways to prevent and treat this common injury.
Kelly Baggett is one of the most respected vertical jump trainers in the world.
There is nothing worse than getting injured in sports.
November 3, 2010
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