Recently, someone wrote me a question asking about a vertical jumping program they had gotten from who knows where, wanting to know if it was good, and would have them soaring to the sky.
Here were my thoughts: (unfortunately a little vague, but hey, 1)that's kind of the point (you'll get it once you read further) and 2)it's a blog my dude, not a manual!
You can't see it as a program, you have to see it as principles. There are a few principles which are tried and true. All the effective jumping programs are based on these principles. They include being strong relative to your bodyweight, have the ability to move efficiently i.e. being light on your feet and being able to absorb and develop forces in a very rapid manner. Instead of me telling you the efficacy of a certain program, take what I just told you and try to figure out how to become very good at those three things. Kind of a teach you how to fish instead of get the fish for you. (NOTE: Although if you REALLY want some fish, leave a comment or e-mail me and I shall help you out)
My guy Kelly got there because of principles, not some generic program!
Your principles make great sense. The problem, at my age, is what to do on the way back down?
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