The importance of isometric tension for the running jump

When people talk about isometrics in the training world,they don’t really associate isometric stuff with dynamic efforts for athleticism. Truth is,the isometric concepts/benefits/volume/intensities etc are barely known in the training world.

One could go on and think “why the hell should I train isometrically when the aim is doing dynamic movements?”and,well,[...]

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,[...]

To jump or not to jump?

Hey guys,this is my first post here so I hope you enjoy it. I’ll talk about the basics of jump training and the two “major types”of individuals I have ran into during my training journey. Have fun reading!

Since you’re reading this,I bet you love to jump. Do you? Most people think [...]