Depth Jump
The 5 Keys to Jumping Higher
1. Get Stronger It's not sexy, but the single biggest contributor to a high vertical jump is strength. Strength, which can also be called force, is the...
Improve Your Explosiveness With a Plyo Warm-Up
Plyometrics are movements that involve large amounts of eccentric force with the goal of increasing speed/power in the form of shorter faster concentric...
4 Ways to Use Box Jumps to Increase Your Explosiveness
Coaches want explosive athletes and box jumps are a great way to train this quality. Explosiveness is usually measured with either the vertical jump or...
How to Add 4 Inches to Your Vertical Jump in Two Weeks
If you are looking for a great complex training method that will get you fast, strong and explosive in a short period of time, look no further than what...
Jimmy Butler’s Explosive Single-Leg Strength Workout
Jimmy Butler is a two-time NBA All-Star. In 2015, he was named Most Improved Player thanks to his stellar defense and for scoring over 400 more points than his previous [...]
5 Workouts to Increase Your Vertical Jump
A good vertical jump can give you an immense advantage in athletics, particularly in basketball, where a strong and powerful jump can be the difference...
Get Faster With This 4-Exercise Circuit Technique
The French Contrast has grown in popularity in recent years, mainly due to the work of Cal Dietz of the University of Minnesota. Coach Dietz is known...
Improve Your Vertical With Depth Jumps
In the sport of basketball the vertical jump is one ability that rises above the rest (pun intended). The ability to elevate is paramount to success on...
Jump 4 to 8 Inches Higher With These Vertical Jump Exercises
When talking vertical jump training, it is hard to avoid the depth jump in the conversation. The depth jump is the most specific way to overload...
Exercise of the Week: Depth Jump to Long Jump
Every Wednesday, STACK features an Exercise of the Week to help you improve your overall sports performance—including strength, speed, conditioning and flexibility. This week we highlight the Depth Jump to [...]