WATCH: Travis Kelce’s Split-Squat Jump with Battling Ropes
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce is "off the chain," according to Arizona Cardinals CB Tyrann Mathieu. If he was talking about Kelce's off-season workout, he was right. Travis Kelce [...]
Increase Football Speed, Part 1: Why Jumping Rope Is the Perfect Speed Workout
Speed, agility and quickness. Every football athlete, regardless of position, needs these attributes. They are the difference makers between juking a tackle, making a tackle or scoring a winning touchdown. [...]
Boost Your Sprint with these Jump Exercises
One of the most critical aspects of sprinting is accelerating quickly from a stationary position. Acceleration is the horizontal force that propels you into top-end speed, and it is a [...]
The Correct Way to Boost Your Vertical Jump
You must look at proper biomechanics and timing to boost your vertical jump during the different phases. Good technique will help optimize energy transfer, maximize muscle engagement, and enhance the [...]
Jumping to New Performance Levels: Plyometric Training for Youth
Plyometrics is not just for skilled athletes at the elite level. Studies show that plyometric training has positive effects on a number of performance attributes in 10- to 13-year-old children. [...]
5 At-Home Jumping & Landing Drills for Volleyball Players
Jumping is incredibly important for the success of both volleyball attackers and defensive volleyball players. Volleyball hitters need to jump high to carry out a successful attack hit. Volleyball blockers [...]
The 5 Phases of a Proper Warm-Up
THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION OF THE WARM-UP I’m sure many of you can vividly recall going through traditional calisthenics, or presport stretching routines prescribed by previous coaches and physical education teachers. [...]
Battle Rope Training For Athletes
Battle ropes offer benefits for anyone looking to improve their conditioning and overall work capacity. The accessibility to battling ropes, which are now found in most training facilities, and the [...]
4 Exercises (with extras) to Boost Your Basketball Vertical Jump Height
A powerful explosive vertical leap and dynamic agility are mandatory for basketball. All basketball sport-specific movements require it. For example, shooting, blocking, rebounding, etc. Unfortunately, merely practicing vertical jumping won't [...]
6 Excellent Tips that Will Increase Your Vertical Jump
Vertical jumping will improve your speed, agility, and explosiveness. Its training effect crosses over into all sports. For example, vertical jumping improves the acceleration and top-end speed of sprinting. The [...]