How to Jump Higher: Eccentric Training

Paradox. Noun: a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. As a young basketball player, my dream was to dunk a basketball. During high school, I experimented with vertical jumping programs.  After years of hard training, I was disappointed – I still…

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You’re Slow Because You’re Weak

KEY POINTS: Stronger athletes jump higher High levels of force produce high levels of acceleration and velocity Stronger athletes compete at higher levels of sport and perform better in explosive athletic measures Getting strong provides the base for speed and power gains

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