Vertical Foundations: The Physiology, Biomechanics and Technique of Explosive Vertical Jumping

by Joel Smith

Are you looking for a book that gives both the scientific basis for equipping athletes to jump higher, as well as tools to get them to their highest potential? Are you an athlete who wants more than just a jumping program, but rather, the deeper reasons behind how we actually jump high and well? Vertical Foundations is the first vertical jump book that is written by a coach who has worked in track and field, strength and conditioning, and online training, as well as having published research on plyometrics. You won't find a book anywhere else from a coach with this unique experience. With plenty of research, case studies, biomechanical models, and great sample training programs (1 block each), this book is a must have for anyone interested in the vertical jump. If you are serious about sport performance training, the vertical jump is a topic that inevitably comes up, and for good reason. It is the head-turning manifestation of explosive power that comes with fine-tuned athleticism. It is time for a vertical jump book that encompasses science, biomechanics, proven programming, and the absolute wealth of knowledge that track and field has to offer. Vertical Foundations is the first book of its kind, integrating physiology, research, and observational analysis of hundreds of athletes into a work detailing the The science of muscle action in vertical jumping Which muscles influence different style of jumping Technical points of standing and running jump Differences of force and speed dominant athletesStrength training and plyometric work The influence of exercise on jump technique Sample programming and training insights If you want to refine your jumping form, learn how to train based on the demands of your unique jumping style, and reach new heights in training, Vertical Foundations will show you how!

144 pages, Paperback

Published November 7, 2014

Reviews

[Sam Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am always looking for ways to improve my jump training program for volleyball, and this book gave me some brilliant tidbits of advice to implement immediately. Also, for someone with a non-technical background, this was a very easy read.

[Bojan Avramovic · Rating 2 out of 5]

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