Training for a strength running jump vs. training for a reactive running jump

When talking about the one leg jump the “general consensus”is that this way of jumping is to be named a “reactive jump”because it relies heavily on the reactive ability of that particular athlete.

While this is a general name for the one leg jump,“reactive”,the reality is that the one-leg jump has [...]

8-7-6-5 results

Ok guys,I have “finished”my 8-7-6-5 cycle BUT I haven’t even reached my stagnation step. I had to stop it because of injury (my right leg is all injured,with pain in the Achilles’tendon,ankle,knee and hip). It’s not because of squatting but because of some awkward jumps I did a few [...]

The 8-7-6-5The 8-7-6-5

The 8-7-6-5 is a training method I’m currently using to improve my squat. This method is made up of five phases and steps:

1) The build-up phase;2) The stagnation step;3) The intensification phase;4) The peak step;5) The deload phase.

What are all these? Just fancy names to make this program look [...]

Collapse points in high speed jumping

Ok,let’s say you have a 30 inch vert. Now I come and tell you:jump 34 inches. You listen and go try it:you begin your approach,you plant,you bend,you jump,and I measure 30 inches. Ok,fine,but why can’t you jump 34?

Yeap,I know,pretty hard to tell,[...]