hi Jack,i tore my right ACL 6months ago,so did my op..now i feel that i got no power doing single leg jumps..need ur help on this..what i can do to improve my single leg jumps knowing that its a new knee with no power..
@Durvey Squat. And don't do these half-baked footwork squats or half- or quarter-squats. That's nonsense.
For the record, I have had ACL reconstruction, almost 15 years ago due to a rugby injury. I still squat over 500# for reps ass to grass, squat clean 300#, and snatch 225#.
Check out Louie Simmons or Mark Rippetoe if you really want to learn how to get your power back. This guy is a joke. Listen to the experts. They know.
never do quarter or half squats, there is no use for them and wont help vertical jump, wont help anything actually and footwork squats wtf? thats retarded
@dsingleton1000 sorry but you're wrong, just look at the best jumpers/dunkers videos, when they jump they never go to 90° they dont even go to 45°, so the best angle is the angle you use while jumping, going under is a waste of energy if you're looking for vertical leap
Hey Mr. Cascio, correct me if I am wrong but in order for you to generate that much force in your jump, you have to squat two or three times your weight? It is also pretty cool watching you jump because you have a build like a bodybuilder but you have bounce like a spring. Is this why you jump so high? You are strong and reactive. And flexible, no homo. thx
@TheAdamsJr 2 to 3 times ? it should be your own weight but if you want to amount a 45 inch vert than squating twice your weight is fair but never 3 times you body weight
@Pantsinthishouse so 2x is good and 3x would be too much. right? Once i get my squat to 2x my body weight plus with the plyos training I should be flying. hopefully. thx man!
@TheAdamsJr no problem man just make sure one of the most importhing is to keep doing this consistently ,5 times a week ,it takes commitment because i hate doing squats but still kept going
@Pantsinthishouse well dude by the time you get to to squatting 2x you will be dunking for sure , if your 5 foot 9 or up , im 6 foot 1 and i only could berely just dunk ,and i could benpress my own weight
@MerkdYaMouf dude, what about testosterone levels? what about fibre types? black guys o jump higher for a reason. but yeah, that guy is an asshole.i agree
i'm 5'8" and i jump 5 feet. not from shit like this. from technique. you don't see cats squatting. stupid. it's technique. pay me and i'll show you. only asian not white people.
@VerticalJumpKing I honestly think this is a good video. And for the people who have concerns regarding to your form. I think you are fine. You have an amazing vertical and you're showing us what you did for it, which is very nice of you. If people have concerns go look up how to do squats, Jack Cascio is just giving you the tips to become better.
hey i am 14 and i am a beginner bodybuilder slash athlete i play football basketball and baseball and want to become quicker and increase my vert i need a few suggestions for excercizes to add into my workout
Squats are not necessary to help vertical leap....they CAN be beneficial but there are other ways to strengthen your legs. Running hills or riding a bike up challenging hills will help develop your quads and build explosive strength. LUNGES, LEG PRESS are safe alternatives to squats. Body weight squats are also very good, especially if you plan on using Jack's form, b/c you will be messing up either your knees and/or your back.
@SFO14 I disagree, although riding a bike or running hills can HELP with quad strength. They are not the best execises for developing explisoveness because you're only on one leg at a time. Things like power cleans and squats build explosive strength because they require much more strangth in a short burst. Explosive strength doesn't just come from having strong legs, its also from developing that neuro-muscular ability and a strong CORE which isn't achived through Leg Press.
@SFO14 Furthermore, nobody trying to increase their vertical just is looking for safe alternatives. A basketball career is bound to screw up your knees and back anyways and if that doesn't the "explosive" training sure the hell will. Lastly it is quite evident that his training techniques are effective, the guy can jump on top of cars.
@misztal2112 There are ways to minimize the damage to your knees and back, why do things that will increase the risk of injury? Box squats are a good alternative, it takes a lot of stress off the knees. It forces you to push through your heels making you incorporate your hips and glutes, which will in turn strengthen those areas. This can help to take a lot of stress off your knees and lower back.
@SFO14 Yeah box squats are great 'cause they really put an emphasis on the full range of motion and good if you dont have a spot. I just don't like leg press because your not engaging your core which is one of the most important muscle groups especially in sports.
@misztal2112 I like the leg press b/c it's a safe alternative to squats, especially if you have knee or lower back problems. Squats are good b/c they engage the core and and stabilizer muscles, so it's a good overall leg workout, but there's other things u can do, it just takes more time in the gym. I'm recovering from a knee injury and do body weight squats, lunges, leg press, a lot of stability/core work, and my legs feel pretty good. They could be stronger, but it's a process.
@SFO14 Have you tried plyometrics? I have the P90X plyo and after that my quads are screemin'. Although its higher impact, it's grerat for the stability/balance/agility thing as well as explosive movements.
@misztal2112 I'm currently 30 and have been playing basketball since I was a child. I've done everything under the sun, and unfortunately my knees and lower back aren't what they used to be. I'm still able to jump fairly well for a guy my size, and I haven't squatted in ages. I jump rope, use the bike, legpress, lunge, use strength bands, BW squats, single leg BW box squat, step ups. Heavy squats are for the summer time, but even then I don't go too heavy.
dear jack, please learn how to squat properly before teaching others. I don't know if you have had knee injuries before but most people will have knee injuries squatting like you. at 1:16 , your right knee is buckling in which indicates that you have short adductors. The knees should always track in the direction of the toes, this will help with getting the glutes involved. this is especially important for quad dominant athletes.
Second, dont ever get people to skip around in a squat rack. -__-
@steventar I appreciate your concern for my squat technique and it's nice you are looking out for fellow athletes...As far as form goes, that "one" rep I can see how you say my knee caves in a tad and if that were the case on every single rep then I would lack proper adductor/abductor fuction and probably have tight hips...all of which aren't true in my case. As for footwork squats, like I say in the video (for ADVANCED athletes). That is a higher intensity exercise but I need to cater to all
@VerticalJumpKing Sorry, but no. You are not only teaching bad techniques that won't help people get stronger or more powerful, your recommendations will get people injured, and badly. You should remove all of your videos, immediately. You're setting yourself up for a lawsuit.
@steventar all athletes and show more than just basic exercises to increase your vertical jump. Those squats are commonly recommended by strength coaches, but the athlete needs the proper functional strength/foundation along with the neuro-muscular ability to perform such a complex movement. Like I said before, I appreciate you looking out for the fellow athlete, and I am sure you are a great strength coach. Let me know if you have any questions on how to improve your vert...I'd love to help
@VerticalJumpKing Your knees are on the inside of your toes in on every single rep where you hit parallel.... and with only 135 on the bar... that's embarrassing you should take this video off... whats even more hilarious is the fact that you told me you can squat 450lbs for one rep. and you calculated that using a chart...
and instead of doing footwork squats you might as well do jump squats... less chance that you'll trip over yourself and land on a mailbox ;)
@VerticalJumpKing i believe you when you say you would love to help. Help us by helping yourself pal. your squats looks very quad dominant and you did a poor job explaining the technique. Try engaging your glutes a little bit more. Rather than raising the chest up, you should be driving the hips up, and then lockout.
why is he looking up while squatting? bad form.
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MrFryderick 1 month ago 3
Footwork squats are a ONE WAY TICKET TO SNAP CITY!!!!
Gootch82 1 month ago
very bad squats, im sorry
MrObame 2 months ago
hi Jack,i tore my right ACL 6months ago,so did my op..now i feel that i got no power doing single leg jumps..need ur help on this..what i can do to improve my single leg jumps knowing that its a new knee with no power..
Durvey 3 months ago
@Durvey Squat. And don't do these half-baked footwork squats or half- or quarter-squats. That's nonsense.
For the record, I have had ACL reconstruction, almost 15 years ago due to a rugby injury. I still squat over 500# for reps ass to grass, squat clean 300#, and snatch 225#.
Check out Louie Simmons or Mark Rippetoe if you really want to learn how to get your power back. This guy is a joke. Listen to the experts. They know.
Danrt2 3 months ago
..... -.- squats decrease your tallness ?
johnzrock 3 months ago in playlist More videos from VerticalJumpKing
never do quarter or half squats, there is no use for them and wont help vertical jump, wont help anything actually and footwork squats wtf? thats retarded
dsingleton1000 4 months ago 12
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@dsingleton1000 sorry but you're wrong, just look at the best jumpers/dunkers videos, when they jump they never go to 90° they dont even go to 45°, so the best angle is the angle you use while jumping, going under is a waste of energy if you're looking for vertical leap
mouloudo 3 months ago
Hey Mr. Cascio, correct me if I am wrong but in order for you to generate that much force in your jump, you have to squat two or three times your weight? It is also pretty cool watching you jump because you have a build like a bodybuilder but you have bounce like a spring. Is this why you jump so high? You are strong and reactive. And flexible, no homo. thx
TheAdamsJr 8 months ago
@TheAdamsJr 2 to 3 times ? it should be your own weight but if you want to amount a 45 inch vert than squating twice your weight is fair but never 3 times you body weight
Pantsinthishouse 6 months ago
@Pantsinthishouse so 2x is good and 3x would be too much. right? Once i get my squat to 2x my body weight plus with the plyos training I should be flying. hopefully. thx man!
TheAdamsJr 6 months ago
@TheAdamsJr no problem man just make sure one of the most importhing is to keep doing this consistently ,5 times a week ,it takes commitment because i hate doing squats but still kept going
Pantsinthishouse 6 months ago
@Pantsinthishouse well dude by the time you get to to squatting 2x you will be dunking for sure , if your 5 foot 9 or up , im 6 foot 1 and i only could berely just dunk ,and i could benpress my own weight
Pantsinthishouse 6 months ago
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hey! you know what?
Fuck that shit
Kennyson79 9 months ago
hey! you know what?
Fuck that shit
Kennyson79 9 months ago
@MerkdYaMouf dude, what about testosterone levels? what about fibre types? black guys o jump higher for a reason. but yeah, that guy is an asshole.i agree
TheMegaMrMe 10 months ago
wow my coach never told us to do this and i tripled jumped in track but non the less watch that knee and good luck :)
whoLICKEDmycandycane 10 months ago
i'm 5'8" and i jump 5 feet. not from shit like this. from technique. you don't see cats squatting. stupid. it's technique. pay me and i'll show you. only asian not white people.
tubxyoob 10 months ago
@tubxyoob What in the hell are you talking about?
catch40507 9 months ago
stupid ass white. who in the fuck would listen to a whiteboy? are you stupid?
tubxyoob 10 months ago
@VerticalJumpKing I honestly think this is a good video. And for the people who have concerns regarding to your form. I think you are fine. You have an amazing vertical and you're showing us what you did for it, which is very nice of you. If people have concerns go look up how to do squats, Jack Cascio is just giving you the tips to become better.
TrueShall 11 months ago
hey i am 14 and i am a beginner bodybuilder slash athlete i play football basketball and baseball and want to become quicker and increase my vert i need a few suggestions for excercizes to add into my workout
kingpitcher2 1 year ago
Squats are not necessary to help vertical leap....they CAN be beneficial but there are other ways to strengthen your legs. Running hills or riding a bike up challenging hills will help develop your quads and build explosive strength. LUNGES, LEG PRESS are safe alternatives to squats. Body weight squats are also very good, especially if you plan on using Jack's form, b/c you will be messing up either your knees and/or your back.
SFO14 1 year ago
@SFO14 I disagree, although riding a bike or running hills can HELP with quad strength. They are not the best execises for developing explisoveness because you're only on one leg at a time. Things like power cleans and squats build explosive strength because they require much more strangth in a short burst. Explosive strength doesn't just come from having strong legs, its also from developing that neuro-muscular ability and a strong CORE which isn't achived through Leg Press.
misztal2112 1 year ago
@misztal2112 the majority of sports are played on "one leg at a time". isometric movements help build balance and stability throughout your body.
SFO14 1 year ago
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misztal2112 1 year ago
@SFO14 Furthermore, nobody trying to increase their vertical just is looking for safe alternatives. A basketball career is bound to screw up your knees and back anyways and if that doesn't the "explosive" training sure the hell will. Lastly it is quite evident that his training techniques are effective, the guy can jump on top of cars.
misztal2112 1 year ago
@misztal2112 There are ways to minimize the damage to your knees and back, why do things that will increase the risk of injury? Box squats are a good alternative, it takes a lot of stress off the knees. It forces you to push through your heels making you incorporate your hips and glutes, which will in turn strengthen those areas. This can help to take a lot of stress off your knees and lower back.
SFO14 1 year ago
@SFO14 Yeah box squats are great 'cause they really put an emphasis on the full range of motion and good if you dont have a spot. I just don't like leg press because your not engaging your core which is one of the most important muscle groups especially in sports.
misztal2112 1 year ago
@misztal2112 I like the leg press b/c it's a safe alternative to squats, especially if you have knee or lower back problems. Squats are good b/c they engage the core and and stabilizer muscles, so it's a good overall leg workout, but there's other things u can do, it just takes more time in the gym. I'm recovering from a knee injury and do body weight squats, lunges, leg press, a lot of stability/core work, and my legs feel pretty good. They could be stronger, but it's a process.
SFO14 1 year ago
@SFO14 Have you tried plyometrics? I have the P90X plyo and after that my quads are screemin'. Although its higher impact, it's grerat for the stability/balance/agility thing as well as explosive movements.
misztal2112 1 year ago
@misztal2112 I'm currently 30 and have been playing basketball since I was a child. I've done everything under the sun, and unfortunately my knees and lower back aren't what they used to be. I'm still able to jump fairly well for a guy my size, and I haven't squatted in ages. I jump rope, use the bike, legpress, lunge, use strength bands, BW squats, single leg BW box squat, step ups. Heavy squats are for the summer time, but even then I don't go too heavy.
SFO14 1 year ago
dear jack, please learn how to squat properly before teaching others. I don't know if you have had knee injuries before but most people will have knee injuries squatting like you. at 1:16 , your right knee is buckling in which indicates that you have short adductors. The knees should always track in the direction of the toes, this will help with getting the glutes involved. this is especially important for quad dominant athletes.
Second, dont ever get people to skip around in a squat rack. -__-
steventar 1 year ago 39
@steventar I appreciate your concern for my squat technique and it's nice you are looking out for fellow athletes...As far as form goes, that "one" rep I can see how you say my knee caves in a tad and if that were the case on every single rep then I would lack proper adductor/abductor fuction and probably have tight hips...all of which aren't true in my case. As for footwork squats, like I say in the video (for ADVANCED athletes). That is a higher intensity exercise but I need to cater to all
VerticalJumpKing 1 year ago
@VerticalJumpKing
I'm 13. Will I able to practise like in this video above?
janek695 4 months ago
@VerticalJumpKing Sorry, but no. You are not only teaching bad techniques that won't help people get stronger or more powerful, your recommendations will get people injured, and badly. You should remove all of your videos, immediately. You're setting yourself up for a lawsuit.
Danrt2 3 months ago
@steventar all athletes and show more than just basic exercises to increase your vertical jump. Those squats are commonly recommended by strength coaches, but the athlete needs the proper functional strength/foundation along with the neuro-muscular ability to perform such a complex movement. Like I said before, I appreciate you looking out for the fellow athlete, and I am sure you are a great strength coach. Let me know if you have any questions on how to improve your vert...I'd love to help
VerticalJumpKing 1 year ago
@VerticalJumpKing Your knees are on the inside of your toes in on every single rep where you hit parallel.... and with only 135 on the bar... that's embarrassing you should take this video off... whats even more hilarious is the fact that you told me you can squat 450lbs for one rep. and you calculated that using a chart...
and instead of doing footwork squats you might as well do jump squats... less chance that you'll trip over yourself and land on a mailbox ;)
steventar 1 year ago
@VerticalJumpKing i believe you when you say you would love to help. Help us by helping yourself pal. your squats looks very quad dominant and you did a poor job explaining the technique. Try engaging your glutes a little bit more. Rather than raising the chest up, you should be driving the hips up, and then lockout.
inmymind801 6 months ago
@steventar i dont get it football teams all over united states do bouth squats
prettyboyalldayadigg 1 month ago in playlist More videos from VerticalJumpKing
hey jack im about to get your workout books to help me jump high and i was wondering if the workouts have to have gym equipment
Ngro3o 1 year ago
@Ngro3o no they dont... but it is good if you do your workouts in your backyard or somewhere outside :)
NovakGoran 1 year ago
@NovakGoran alright thanks
Ngro3o 1 year ago