Posts Tagged ‘Vertical Jump’
Post 21 – My Teen Plays Basketball Every Day: Do They Still Need Strength Training?
1. The Real Question “My teen plays basketball every day. Practices, games, skill sessions, maybe pickup on the weekend. They’re jumping and sprinting all the time. Do they really need strength training on top of that, especially during the season?” I hear this from parents all the time, usually right as the season starts. It’s…
Read MorePost 19 – Does More Plyometric Training Mean a Higher Vertical Jump?
The Myth Want a higher vertical? Most kids buy into the same myth about vertical jump training: jump more to get a higher vertical and reach your dunking dreams. But almost every new client who walks into PPT already working on their vertical has the same story: they’re doing too much, and their knees already…
Read MorePost 6 – How to Increase Your Vertical Jump for Basketball: A Research-Backed Guide
Jumping higher and dunking are the number one goals I hear from young basketball players. Most start by searching for “the best exercise for vertical jump” and doing whatever they find. One exercise might help a little, but there’s a better way. The short answer: combine strength training with jump training, practice jumping itself at…
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