Vertical Jump
J.K. Dobbins’ High School Workout Numbers are Mind-Blowing
J.K. Dobbins is a problem. The Ohio State junior running back is on pace to exceed 1,000 rushing yards for the third consecutive season, a feat only the great Archie [...]
The Easy Alternative to Olympic Lifts That Can Get Anyone More Explosive
Mike Boyle loves Cleans. Being able to explosively move a significant amount of weight from point A to point B—and catch it with control—confers all sorts of athletic benefits. “We’re [...]
The Insole That’s Helping Top Prospects Put Up Mind-Blowing Numbers at the NFL Combine
Quinnen Williams had done it. In 4.87 seconds—the time it took him to run his first 40-Yard Dash at the 2019 NFL Combine—he’d solidified himself as a top-five draft pick. [...]
The Simple Hack That Instantly Increases Your Vertical Jump
Impressive leaping ability is one of the most desirable traits in athletics. From dunking a basketball to winning headers on the soccer pitch, the ability to jump high shows up [...]
How Often Should Athletes Do Jump Training? And How Many Reps Should They Do?
This piece is the final installment of a series on plyometric and jump training. Direct links to the previous pieces: 1, 2, 3, 4. We've covered a lot of ground [...]
A World-Famous Jump Coach Reveals His Best Tips for Jumping Higher
As far as years go, 1984 was a good one for jumping. That was the year Michael Jordan’s iconic Jumpman logo was captured in a photo shoot for Life magazine. [...]
Why Every Athlete Should Train Single-Leg Jumps
This article is part 4 in a four-part series on programming and progressing jump training for field sport athletes. Check out Parts 1, 2 and 3 here. Let's discuss two [...]
How Assisted Jumps Make You a Better Athlete (and Why You Don’t Need Bands to Perform Them)
Vertical jump training can be confusing. Type into Google "how to increase vertical jump," and you'll find thousands of opinions. Some say you need to squat twice your body weight, [...]
Why Learning How to Stick Your Jumps is a Critical Part of Jump Training
This article is part 2 of a four-part series on programming and progressing jump training for field sport athletes. Part one is here. You want to become an explosive athlete [...]
Why You Should Use a Trap Bar Instead of a Barbell for Your Jump Training
A higher vertical jump can take months, even years, to develop. Taking a vertical from the mid-20s to the high-30s is something that requires significant time, sweat and effort. For [...]