How To Jump Higher Articles
10 Ways To Jump Higher in 2011 - Joel Smith provides his top 10 ways to jump higher in 2011 (or anytime actually).
15 Common Coaching Mistakes - Shawn Myszka from Explosive Edge Athletics provides his top 15 most common coaching mistakes.
Accommodating Resistance - Learn how to jump higher using accommodating resistance with bands.
Adenotrex Reviewed - An honest look at this so called wonder drug. Note, this stuff is crap.
Air Alert Reviewed - Air Alert has been around for a while. Is it any good?
Alex Vasquez LDISO Interview - An interview with Alex Vasquez from Evolutionary Athletics about the benefits of long duration isometrics.
Amortization Phase - An indepth article on the importance of proper landings in the amortization phase of plyometrics and vertical jump training.
Athletic Advantage Reviewed - Our review of the Athletic Advantage jump program.
Athletic Quickness Reviewed - Another program that makes bold claims about amazing results in minutes. Ho Hum.
Athletic Propulsion Labs Jump Higher Shoes - Athletic Propulsion Labs are bringing out a shoe that uses Flubber to help you jump higher. Be warned, it is a SCAM.
Back Squats Versus Front Squats - Front squats versus back sqats. Which is better for increasing your vertical jump.
Band Training - Band training is not only a great fun, but is also a highly effective method of developing your vertical jump. Find out why adding bands to your training works so well.
The Best Vertical Jump Exercise Ever - What is the best vertical jumping exercise you can do?
Benefits of Box Jumps - Box jumps are a popular exercise choice for learning how to jump higher, and with good reason. Find out why.
Is This The Best Strength Exercise For Increasing Vertical Jump? - What is REALLY the best strenght exercise for increasing your vertical jump? Hint, it isn't squats.
Bodyweight Training - No weights? No problem. Find out how to gain inches with nothing but your own body weight.
Boing Vert Interview - The Boing Vert jump program has been created by our good friend Shawn Myszka. Shawn was good enough to speak to us about it.
Calf Isolator - We review the novel Sky King Calf Isolator.
Central Nervous System Recovery - The Central Nervous System (CNS) controls everything where maximum vertical jump performance is concerned. Ensuring it is working optimally requires adequate recovery. Here are a few tips to keep your CNS functioning well.
Chain Training - Chain training is a popular method for developing explosive strength and power. Find out how you can use this training tool to increase your vertical jump.
Core Training - Having a strong core can help you not only jump higher, but just flat out perform better.
The Death of Deceptive Marketing - For a long time the vertical jump market was full of deceptive marketing and scam artists, this might be about to change.
Deloading Your Way To A Better Vertical Jump - Even the most motivated and hard working athlete needs some deloading every now and then in order to get the most out of their training.
Depth Jumps - A closer look at this highly effective but sometimes misunderstood exercise.
Depth Jumps and Eccentric Strength - Terrific article on depth jumps and eccentric strength from Shawn Myszka at Explosive Edge Athletics.
Three Variations of the Depth Jump - The depth jump is a great vertical jump exercise, but there are a few different varieties that can make it even better.
Eccentric Strength Development Interview - Reactive or eccentric strength maybe the most important factor in jumping high, so how do you get it? Shawn Myszka tells you how.
Eccentric Utilization Ratio - What is the eccentric utilization ratio and how can it help you to jump higher?
Escalating Density Training - EDT is a simple method of continous progression. Is it appropriate for vertical jump training?
Exercise Selection - Smart exercise selection can be the difference between a massive vertical and a mediocre one. Find out what you should be thinking about when you decide what exercises you want to use.
Explosive Strength - Having a big vertical jump isn't about just being strong, but also about how quickly you can apply that strength. Thats where explosive strength comes in.
Evolutionary Athletics Jump Program Review - The team at Evolutionary Athletics have put together a nice ebook based vertical jump program. As alwasy here is the review.
Fast Twitch Muscle Fiber - Fast twitch muscle fibers! What are they and how do you develop them.
Fat Burning - Carrying around some extra weight sure won't help you jump higher. If some fat burning is required to help you achieve your goals we have just the thing.
Flying in Four Program Review - Flying in Four by Kelly Baggett and Alex Maroko is a terrible waste of money. Find out why.
Freak Jump Technique Review - Here is our comprehensive review of the Freak Jump Technique program.
The Future of Sports Training with Shawn Myszka - Shawn Myszka from Explosive Edge Athletics talks about the future of sports training.
Foam Rolling for Faster Gains - Like stretching, foam rolling should be an integral part of your vertical jump program.
Ground Contact Time - An analysis of the role ground contact time has in plyometrics.
Golgi Tendon Organ - A quick look at how much golgi tendon organ inhibition really plays in reducing your jump height.
Heavy Versus Light Jump Squat Analysis - When performing jump squats is it better to use a heavy load or a light load. Well, lets look at the science.
How Strong Do You Need to Be Before Doing Plyometrics? - How strong do you need to be before doing plyometrics? Not as strong as you think.
How Strong is Strong Enough? - How strong do you need to be when training to jump high? Find out in this article.
How To Front Squat - How to front squat? Here are some simple tips to help you learn how to front squat.
How To Slam Dunk - How to slam dunk. Breaking down the fine art of dunking a basketball.
Injury Prevention - No one likes getting hurt. By taking a few precautionary steps you can reduce your chances of getting injured significantly.
In Season Jump Training - How do you correctly perform your in season jump training? Read this artcile to find out what you should be doing to maximize your jump gains and minimize the chances of injury.
Isometrics - Can you really jump higher without moving a muscle? Isometrics is the name of the game.
Jump Attack - Our review of Tim Grover's book Jump Attack.
Jump Experts Reviewed - Our review of the Jump Experts series.
Jumpers Knee - What is it and what can you do about it.
Jumping Technique Tips - Practicing your jumping technique is vital if you want to maximize your vertical jump. If you aren't you could be leaving easy inches on the table.
Jump Manual Review -Our review of Jacob Hillers Jump Manual. Jacob is a very knowledgeable trainer, is his program any good? Yes.
Jumpsoles Reviewed - Our review of the well known platform shoes - Jumpsoles.
Kettlebell Training - How to use kettlebells to increase your vertical jump.
Knee Pain and How To Fix it Part 1 - Knee pain is a jumpers worst nightmare. How to prevent yourself getting, and how fix it if you have it.
Knee Pain and How To Fix it Part 2 - Here is the next 6 of our 12 top tips for healthy knees, (including the best and most obvious one).
How To Jump Like LeBron James - LeBron James has an amazing running vertical jump. Find out how you can get a bit of LeBron's jump into your game.
Leg Press and Vertical Jump - Is the leg press machine a suitable alternative to squats and deadlifts in your vertical jump program?
Lessons From Parkour - Parkour is a fantastic and fast growing activity that at the advanced levels is breathtaking to watch. Here we examine some of the many lessons an aspiring vertical jump athlete can take from it.
The Lightened Method - Bridging the gap between specific and general strength training for awesome bang for your buck vertical jump development.
Low Impact Training - Jumping is hard work on your body but it doesn't have to be. Follow a few of these simple low impact strategies and give your joints a break without sacrificing your gains.
Low Rep Training - Want to increase the intensity and the quality of your workouts? Then use low reps.
Lower leg Training - How important is the lower leg in jumping high? Find out in our lower leg training article.
Luka Hocevars Top 10 Jump Exercises - Luka Hocevar gives you his top 10 vertical jump exercises.
Manta Ray Review - Our review of the excellent Manta Ray squat device.
Marketing Tricks of Vertical Jump Programs - An eye opening expose on the marketing tricks employed by most commercial jump programs. A must read.
Maximum Strength and Vertical Jump Performance Interview - Shawn Myszka discusses with Verticaljumping.com the role of maximum strength development in vertical jump improvement.
Explosive Medicine Ball Training For A Higher Vertical Jump - The medicine ball is a great training tool for learning how to jump higher. Here is some medicine ball training ideas you can use to jump higher.
Mike T Nelson Interview Part 1 - RKC and Z-Health trainer Mike T Nelson discusses a few great tricks and techniques to maximize your vertical jump.
Mike T Nelson Interview Part 2 - RKC and Z-Health trainer Mike T Nelson continues our discussion on the CNS and other factors that impact vertical jump performance.
Milk, The New Sports Drink? - Research has shown that milk is just as good at aiding recovery as water or other more commercial sports drinks.
MVP Program Review - Our review of the MVP vertical jump program.
Myotest Review - The Myotest Performance Measuring system is a great tool for any athlete looking to get more out of their training.
Nick Newman Interview - An interview with up and coming elite long jumper on the interesting topic of assisted jump training.
Olympic Lifting - Olympic lifters are not only very strong, but they are also very powerful.. Learn why the O-lifts can be so beneficial for athletes in developing that important explosive muscular power.
Olympic Lifting For Maximum Power - If you want to learn how to jump higher you might consider the option of Olympic lifting. They will certainly help you develop incredible athletic power.
Overspeed Training - Overspeed training is a nice little trick you can do to quickly boost your speed and vertical jump.
Passive Training - Passive training is the lazy mans guide to extra inches on your vertical jump.
Periodization Part 1 - We look at the linear model of program periodization and how you can apply it to your vertical jump training.
Periodization Part 2 - Part 2 of our look at linear periodization and vertical jump training.
Planning and Vertical Jump Performance - If you want to jump higher you will need a plan. Don't miss this detailed article SHOWING you how to put one together that will have you jumping higher.
Plyometrics Part 1 - Part 1 of our 2 part plyometrics article covers some of the theory involved in this type of jump training.
Plyometrics Part 2 - Part 2 of our 2 part look at plyometrics covers the more practical elements of incorporating it into your program.
Pool Plyometrics - Pool plyometrics is a fun way to train that is not only easy on the joints, but also can provide some nice gains.
Posterior Chain - The posterior chain is the work horse area for vertical jumping power. But is it more important than the anterior chain?
Power Jumper Review - Our review of the fantastic Lifeline Portable Power Jumper.
Program 51 Reviewed - Program 51 reviewed. Be warned, it gets ugly.
Vertical Jump Progression - If you want to jump higher you need to progress your training correctly. Here is how.
Rate of Force Development Interview with Shawn Myszka - Shawn discusses the role of rate of force development and vertical jump training.
Speed and Quickness Training - Speed and quickness training goes hand in hand with vertical jump training. Here is an introduction to the topic.
Reactive Strength Part 1 - What is reactive strength, why is it important, and even better, how do you train for it.
Reactive Strength Part 2 - In order to develop reactive strength you need to be using the right training methods. In this article we find out what they are, and how best to use them.
Reactive Strength Part 3 - Reactive strength training is about quality over quantity. Find out how to balance these two out for maximum results.
Reactive Strength Part 4 - Alternative training methods for increasing reactive strength.
Rope Jumping for Vertical Jump Gains - Rope jumping is a great way to increase your vertical jump, but probably not in the way you would expect.
Sand Training - Sand training is another fun way to develop your vertical jump without the jarring impact of traditional plyometrics.
Science of Jumping - Our review of the Science of Jumping.
Shawn Myszka Interview - A fantastic interview with a true expert on vertical jump training. Lots of great stuff.
Single Leg Jump Training - Want to improve your single leg jump? Well you need to do some single leg vertical jump training. Find out more.
Sports Specific Jump Training - How to perform a sports specific jump training session.
Springboost B-Train Shoes Review - If you need some new training shoes you would do very well to check out the Springboost B-Train's.
Sprint Training - Sprinting and jumping have a lot in common. Learn how some sprint training can improve your jump.
Squats and Deadlifts - Squats and deadlifts are the big two strength building exercises for increasing your vertical jump. Check out our introductory look at these great exercises.
Squat Flex - The Squat Flex device is a damn expensive way to perform just one exercise.
Sting Ray Review - Our review of the Sting Ray front squat device.
Strength Training Part 1 - Getting strong is vital for jumping high. Part 1 of our 2 part look at strength training covers the various theories behind strength training.
Strength Training Part 2 - Part 2 of our strength training article looks at the more practical elements of getting strong.
Stretching and Jump Performance - Stretching is an important part of any athletic program. Here we take a quick look at what sort of stretching you should be doing for maximum hops.
Joe DeFrancos Super Strength DVD Review - Our take on the excellent DVD introduction to the conjugate method for athletes - Super Strength.
Supplements - Supplements can help you recover quicker and jump higher quicker. They can also just be a waste of money. Find out the good from the bad.
Three Great Vertical Jump Trainers - What do Kelly Baggett, Adam Linkenauger, and Jacob Hiller have in common? They are all great vertical jump trainers.
Top 5 Vertical Jump Training Mistakes - The top 5 vertical jump training mistakes people make and how you can avoid them.
Jump Training For Older Athletes - Getting older doesn't have to mean you can't jump high. You just have to be smarter about your training. Here is how the older athlete can maintain his vertical jump.
Training Frequency Part 1 - How often should you be training to increase your vertical jump?
Training Frequency Part 2 - How training variables impact frequency.
Training Intensity - A look at what training intensity is and how it can effect your jump program.
Unilateral Training - It is said that unilateral, or single leg training has a bigger carry over to sports performance. Here we examine the pros and cons of this type of training.
Upper Body Training - Given nearly all your jumping power comes from your legs how much upper body work should you be doing to maximize your vertical jump?
Upper Body Training Part 2 - Try this simple yet highly effective upper body workout for some pretty impressive results.
Vertical Freak 101 Reviewed - Our review of the Vert Freak 101 jump program from Adam Linkenauger
Vertical Jump Bible Reviewed - Our review of Kelly Baggetts Vertical Jump Bible
Vertical Jump Failure - Why do people fail to increase their vertical jump? Here are the top 3 reasons and how you can avoid the same thing happening to you.
Vertical Jump Gains - How much will you gain from your vertical jump training? It is a common question fuelled by unrealistic expectations.
Vertical Mastery - Find out exactly why Vertical Mastery is the BEST vertical jump program available.
Vertical Project Reviewed - Our review of the Vertical Project.
Vibration Training - A lot has been claimed about vibration training for jumping athletes. Is any of it true? Here is our take on this increasingly popular training technique.
Visualization - Seeing is believing, and believing is achieving. No, I haven't turned into the Dr Suess, I am talking about the powerful effects of visualization.
Weight Training Introduction - To maximize your vertical jump you will need to lift weights. Here is the introduction to our 3 part article on weight training and vertical jump development.
Weight Training Part 1 - Part 1 of our weight training article takes us into the whys and hows of weight training and the positive effects it can have on jumping higher.
Weight Training Part 2 - Part 2 of our weight training article covers the training parameters for effectively hitting the iron to improve your vertical jump.
Weight Training Machines - Generally weight training machines are considered to be the inferior option to free weights. But believe it or not they have their uses. Find out how you might incorporate some work on machines for additional gains.
Weight Vest Training - Weight vest training would have to be one of the most effective means of improving your vertical jump. Find out why we love these simple training aids so much.
Westside for Jumping Bastards Part 1: How to use conjugate training to improve Your Vertical Jump
Westside for Jumping Bastards Part 2: Practical Application of the Westside conjugate training system.
Why NFL Players Can Jump So High: Why can NFL players jump so high? It is a common question. Here is your answer.
X-Vest Review - Our review of the X-Vest weighted vest. It is America's number 1 selling weight vest because it is a quality product.
