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Records, Testing, Averages and General Musings on Vertical Jump

Kadour Ziani and Javier Sotomayor: Who’s the Greatest?

Posted on August 22, 2009May 16, 2012 by admin

We often hear that Kadour Ziani has the world record for the vertical jump, but how does his performance compare to world-record high jumper Javier Sotomayor? Not a simple question.

Posted in Testing, Records and Averages Tagged javier sotomayor, kadour ziani, kadour ziani javier sotomayor, records 10 Comments

Vertical Jump Secrets

Posted on July 17, 2009April 24, 2011 by admin

There are no “secrets” and don’t buy from anyone who says there are. There are fundamentals, proven by research, and you should stick to programs that adhere to fundamentals and keep abreast of the latest research.

Posted in Jump Training Philosophy, Plyometrics: Power, Agility and Neural Pathways Tagged Vertical Jump "Secrets", vertical jump research 1 Comment

Vertical Jump Test Protocols

Posted on July 17, 2009March 17, 2011 by admin

There are several methods of measuring vertical jump performance. Unless you’re going for a record, though, the most important thing is to use the same method so you can chart progress. Read on for more on the various methods available.

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Core Exercises to Jump Higher, Part 1: Why

Posted on July 17, 2009March 17, 2011 by admin

If you have strong legs and a weak core, that’s like mounting a cannon on a canoe. Read on about why core strength is crucial for jumpers.

Posted in Core Training, Jump Training Philosophy Tagged exercises to improve vertical jump, exercises to jump higher Leave a comment

Why Increase Vertical Jump?

Posted on July 17, 2009March 17, 2011 by admin

Vertical leap training is not just for basketball players and volleyball players. Anyone who needs explosive power for their sport can benefit. Find out more about the benefits of vertical jump training.

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Highest Vertical Jump Ever: 60 Inches

Posted on July 16, 2009May 16, 2012 by admin

Kadour Ziani is reputed to have jumped 60 inches, but unlike track and field records, it’s hard to find good documentation. Here’s what I could find out.

Posted in Testing, Records and Averages Tagged highest vertical jump, vertical jump record 2 Comments

Average Vertical Jump by Gender

Posted on July 16, 2009May 16, 2012 by admin

Average vertical jump varies a lot depending on the study conditions, but here are some reasonable numbers for average vertical jump for women and men from a fit 20-something population, plus some other numbers from elite athletes.

Posted in Testing, Records and Averages Tagged average vertical jump, vertical jump by age, vertical jump by gender Leave a comment

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