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Cookie Cutter Vertical Jump Programs…

May 10, 2010

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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…

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Do You Make Any Of These Vertical Jump Training Mistakes?

April 16, 2010

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Wsup!

I just got this really cool newsletter from my friend
(and Flying In Four creator) Alex Maroko.

Give it a quick read and enjoy!

Btw, pick up your HALF-OFF copy of Alex’s Flying In Four program here:

www.verticaljumpzone.com/flyingin4<— Discount expires on Saturday

“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…

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Unstable Surface Training and Other “Neat” Vertical Jump Training Techniques

December 21, 2009

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Let’s get real for a second.

I’m assuming…

  • You want results from your training.
  • You want the best results in the quickest possible time.

Just because your workout is ‘neat’, and just because it is difficult does not mean it is creating the desired training effect.

This sounds silly, as well as obvious.

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Best Supplements For Vertical Jump Training

November 2, 2009

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vertical jump supplements

vertical jump supplements

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.

So, which vertical jump supplements help you jump higher?

For a complete list of the top supplements for vertical jump training, click here.

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How To Prevent Vertical Jump Training Injuries

October 9, 2009

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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.

You can read it here.

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The #1 Vertical Jump Training Rule Nobody Knows About

August 22, 2009

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The Pareto Principle

The Pareto Principle

Today, I want to tell you about the number 1
vertical jump training rule that almost NOBODY knows about.

The cool thing is that this rule doesn’t just apply to vert training.

It applies to EVERYTHING in life.

The rule was accidentally discovered by an Italian economist called Vilfredo Pareto when he noticed that 80% of the land in Italy was owned by 20% of the population.

When he thought about this in more detail, he discovered that this applied to everything in life.

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6 Simple Things You Must Know To Jump Higher

May 27, 2009

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Jason Richardson
Most athletes fail to increase their vertical leap and jump higher because they either:

1. Don’t have the right knowledge of vertical jump training.

OR

2. Train the wrong way.

If you want to jump higher and become a more explosive athlete, there are 6 crucial things you MUST know.

I have written a detailed article explaining what these 6 things are {click here}

Enjoy!

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