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Train Like the Pros: Get More Air on Your Jumps

‘Tis the Combine season, and at Cal Poly we are hot and heavy into Pro Day prep. The college football season wrapped up a few months ago, and the seniors (along with a a few juniors) all over the country ... Continue Reading

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The Two Best Exercises for Increasing Your Vertical Jump

Ever since I can remember, I’ve wanted a higher vertical jump. Whether that was due to ad campaigns such as the “Like Mike” commercials or the luster of seeing an elite athlete throw down a monster dunk, ... Continue Reading

10 Ways to Add Extra Inches to Your Vertical Jump

The vertical jump has long been touted as a marker of power and athleticism, but how valid is this? And if it's a useful indicator, how do you become better at it? From post-activation potential to ... Continue Reading

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2 Skills You Need For a Better Vertical Jump

The vertical jump is important for numerous sports applications. Not only is it a physical test of power for nearly every athlete’s strength and conditioning program, but it’s also an important skill ... Continue Reading

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Is There a Correlation Between Sprint Times and Vertical Jump?

Short distance work is often used to assess and develop individual factors like agility, strength, and speed. Yet despite its importance, the relationship between a power movement, such as a ... Continue Reading

Heavy Squats Improve Vertical Jump

Imagine your vertical jump is being tested. You’ve warmed up and testing is about to start. But suddenly, you tell the test administrator, “Hold up, I gotta do some heavy squats first.” Sound ridiculous? ... Continue Reading

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Push Jerks Enhance Vertical Jump Performance – Maybe?

For track and field, volleyball, basketball, and many other sports, jumping ability is directly related to success. Because jumping ability depends on leg drive, it seems at first glance to be closely ... Continue Reading

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