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Where is your training taking you? Success looks very much like failure at first glance.

Jul 1st, 2010 | By Jacob | Category: how to jump higher news

To the average person walking into a weight room, folks look like they all know what they are doing.  Believe it or not, even with experienced athletes and trainers people usually look like they know what they are doing. 
Training can look right, can feel hard, and can fool you into thinking you are [...]



The vertical jump reigns supreme.

Apr 26th, 2010 | By Jacob | Category: how to jump higher news

I’m borderline obsessed with the vertical jump.
Ok, there I said it.  It’s out…
But seriously, if you are here, you are probably also obsessed with defying gravity, and getting serious air.
There is just something transcending about being able to rise up over other mortals in a dominating display of athleticism. 
In case you wanted it, [...]



A new breed of enlightened athletes.

Apr 25th, 2010 | By Jacob | Category: how to jump higher news

The world advances, and each new generation quickly absorbs knowledge from passing generations and advances.  Meanwhile the passing generation clings onto the principles it lived and survived on, declaring most confusing developments as “newfangled”. 
We have seen the history of training many advancements.  Sometimes we even reach back and grab up principles and techniques [...]



Stop the annoying NBA commercials on Youtube.

Jan 27th, 2010 | By Jacob | Category: how to jump higher news

I subscribe to the NBA channel on youtube so I can keep up with the latest happening without watching the tube 24/7.
Recently they have added painfully long commercials to the beginning of every vid.  Basically every 45 second video cliip has a 2 minute Taco Bell infomercial attached.
It was driving me and thousands of [...]



Anonymous Critique

Nov 26th, 2009 | By anonymous | Category: how to jump higher news

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A lesson on domination from the little guy!

Nov 26th, 2009 | By anonymous | Category: how to jump higher news

6′1 and 19 year old rookie Brandon Jennings scored 55 points against the Warriors this week, setting a new record for rookie high scoring.
What is remarkable about this dominating show? 21 points were from 3’s, the rest of his points? Simple, solid short range shots. He bagged an additional 34 points on [...]

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How to dunk, watch and learn.

Nov 26th, 2009 | By anonymous | Category: how to jump higher news

How do I dunk?
So many athletes are obsessed with learning to get above the rim, and send the ball through with authority. It has become an expression of athletic prowess for basketball players all over the world.
Proper training, sustained over time, is going to allow you to reach your highest levels of performance. [...]

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Vertical jump training, and how to avoid groin pain and injuries.

Nov 26th, 2009 | By anonymous | Category: how to jump higher news

Groin pain stinks and you need to make some tweaks and additions to put this problem in the can. The problem is likely NOT due to flexibility issues of the groin, especially if you have focused on stretching it. Rather the problem is likely lack of strength in the adductor region as well, [...]

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Is it possible to lose inches on my vertical during a program?

Nov 26th, 2009 | By anonymous | Category: how to jump higher news

Occasionally I get emails from folks who are starting to train and after a rigorous day of training they find their vertical to be slightly lower the next day. This is perfectly normal and is part of the cycle of breaking down and building up muscles.
When you properly train for strength not only are [...]

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Jump higher by choosing the right shoe. Fact or fiction?

Nov 26th, 2009 | By anonymous | Category: how to jump higher news

Can the right shoe really make you jump higher?
Let’s start by saying, that the right shoe can make a difference in your performance. However, the benefits of the correct shoe are very limited, so don’t get your hope too high.
A shoe is not going to allow you to jump higher or run [...]

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