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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Beardsley and the latest science on vertical jumping
« on: November 23, 2017, 05:36:40 am »
Some interesting tidbits:

https://medium.com/@SandCResearch/how-do-strength-gains-transfer-to-vertical-jumping-b7c6a962ab84

I've always wondered if the hex bar would be a good exercise for the vertical jump. If my knee allows it I hope to try it the coming months. Happy reading!!!

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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / hex bar deadlifts as predictor for sprint or vertical jump
« on: July 21, 2016, 03:39:01 am »
Of course I am biased, and Bret Contreras already picked this article apart, but still food for thought

http://www.mensfitness.com/sports/football/money-lift-how-top-flight-trainer-discovered-most-important-exercise-every-athlete?page=5

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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / quarter squats better and more specific for vertical jump
« on: July 20, 2016, 06:31:03 am »
https://www.strengthandconditioningresearch.com/promotions/quarter-squats-transfer-sprinting/

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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / pause squat routine, low volume and high speed
« on: January 25, 2012, 06:57:49 am »

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Introduce Yourself / old fat guy introducing
« on: October 23, 2010, 04:19:59 am »
Hey everyone,

I'm a 29 year old dude from the Netherlands (close to Amsterdam). I've been obsessed with vertical jump training all my life, came at a stop at 22 years old, discovered american football, and became really heavy, like 240 lbs at 6"2. Ironically, that's also the time in my life I jumped the highest. However, my knees paid (tendinitis and meniscus problems), I got fat, and now just try to reclaim what was lost. I must admit I'm also a afraid my age won't let me come back, but I'll try regardless.

I don't have any vids, but in my best year, I could tomahawk a bball two handed and windmilled it once. I'm a classic two legger, I can barely dunk one legged. I squat around 385 at 225 rock bottom, nothing special.

And my advice to the youngsters: pick a routine, keep it simple, and stick with a few exercises. I've wasted many years doing all kinds of complicated stuff, whereas the basics would've been all that was necessary.

I hope to regain my vert and then some, gain back my one legged vertical, and finally squat 2x bodyweight this year, at a bodyweight of 200lbs or less.

Peace! Nice site btw, Keep it up Andrew....

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