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Drop Jumps and Depth Jumps: The Best Plyometric Exercises

Sunday, January 23, 2011

The backbone of plyometric training, also called shock training, are drop jumps and depth jumps. Starting in the 1970′s, these two plyometric exercises were used by Solviet Union athletes to excel at track and field, weight lifting, and gymnastics. The rest of the world could not wait to find out their secret. How were their [...]

How to Jump Correctly: Gain Inches in Minutes

Sunday, January 16, 2011

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How to Jump Correctly: Gain Inches in Minutes

As obvious as it sounds, the fastest way to increase your vertical jump is to learn how to jump correctly. Jumping the right way will help you break the barrier from getting “really close” to actually dunking within minutes. It’s amazing how little this topic gets discussed and how quickly it improves your vertical jump. [...]

Deadlift: Power Development to Jump Higher

Friday, January 14, 2011

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Deadlift: Power Development to Jump Higher

The Deadlift will make you strong. Period. It’s a simple movement, but second only to the Squat, the Deadlift is the best exercise to build strength in the muscles you need to improve your vertical jump. Back, core, hamstrings, glutes, grip, and forearms are all directly targeted with this lift and are all crucial to a higher vertical jump. [...]