Plyometric Training

Can You Add 20 Inches to Your Vertical Jump?

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Basketball player testing whether training can add 20 inches to a vertical jump

Videos and sales pages sometimes suggest that one program or exercise can add 20 inches to your vertical jump in only a few months. That is an exciting promise, especially if your goal is to touch the rim or dunk a basketball. It is also far outside the improvement reported for most people in controlled … Read more

Vert Shock vs Jump Manual (2026): Which Vertical Jump Program Is Better?

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ert Shock vs Jump Manual vertical jump program comparison

If you are comparing Vert Shock vs Jump Manual, the main difference is not simply which program is “best.” The more useful question is which training style fits your experience, equipment, schedule, and goals. Vert Shock centers on an eight-week, mostly bodyweight jump-training schedule. Jump Manual takes a broader approach, combining jumping drills with strength … Read more