Block Periodization: 6 Takeaways
From “Block Periodization: Breakthrough in Sport Training” by Vladimir Issurin: 1) Contrary to popular belief, animals warm-up before running. “When […]
Supertraining: Takeaways
Notes from “Supertraining: 6th Edition, Expanded Version” by Yuri Verkhoshansky and Mel Siff: 1) Movement is not just Biomechanics, but
How to Jump Higher: Accentuated Eccentrics
Holding weight in the hands and dropping it before going upwards in a jump is known as Accentuated Eccentric Loading.
How to Jump Higher: Train the Upper Body
The vertical jump is not just a lower body movement. Squats, Deadlifts, and plyometrics aren’t enough to optimize jump performance. You
How to Jump Higher: Ankle Dorsiflexion
Bad ankles can decrease your vertical jump. You can have a strong and powerful hip, but ultimately force has to
Instantly Jump Higher and Lift Heavier: Post-Activation Potentiation
Potentiation. Noun. The increase in strength of nerve impulses along pathways that have been used previously, either short-term or long-term.
How to Jump Higher: Study – Pelvic Adjustment
In training, it’s always difficult to find the reason why a certain program was effective or ineffective. This is because we don’t
How to Jump Higher: 3 Things I Learned Gaining 3.5 Inches on my Vertical Jump in 10 Days
Over the last 10 days, I saw these results: Standing Jump from 31.5 inches to 34.5 inches (+3.0 inches) Approach Jump from 34
10 Takeaways: Game Changer
Here are my top 10 points from Dr. Fergus Connolly’s book “Game Changer: The Art of Sports Science”: 1) Statistics
10 Takeaways: Peak Performance
My key points from “Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success,” by