Increase Your Vertical Jump : Part 5 - Core Training

Jump training expert, Shawn Myszka, of Explosive Edge Athletics in Edina, MN, continuing his discussion in regards to the details that are important when it comes to optimizing one's jump technique and coordination. In this edition, Shawn discusses the role and contribution that the musculature of the core region has during the performance of a countermovement vertical jump.

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[explosiveedge]

Thanks for the question. Actually, in my experience, the application of that exercise seems to work best (and considerably different) b/c of the change in power curve w/the use of a band vs. weight stack. If you do not have access to bands, then you can definitely use the weight stack version, however, it won't be as smooth on the concentric and the load will be constant so you won't get the benefits of the elastic energy the bands present; energy storage and acceleration thru the entire ROM.

[Gammack]

Also, if you put out an e-book I would for sure buy iy. Just saying.

[explosiveedge]

@Gammack Thanks for the comment...I may have something similar (to an e-book)coming out in the very near future. Stay tuned!

[Gammack]

Would you recommend Good Mornings instead of, or in addition to, RDLs?

[explosiveedge]

@Gammack I do like RDLs, as well...I just like good mornings more b/c it will obviously require more stabilization/stimulation from the waist on up. That said, I don't often use both exercises on the same day but I may use them during the course of the same cycle (for example; on opposite days of the week).

[circleofhypocrisy]

awesome tips mate, gonna do less planks now and more good mornings :)

[explosiveedge]

@circleofhypocrisy Sounds good to me! It will pay immediate dividends and your jump performance will thank you for it!

[techmillz]

Standpoint what would be an accurate amount of weight a top athlete would use in the good morning

[techmillz]

Hello, from a relative strength standpoin

[inmymind801]

can the the second exercise ( done with the band ) work well using a rope with a weight stack ( like tricep extensions ) ? 

[explosiveedge]

@TEmericDamienThorpe Hey there! Thanks much for the comment/feedback! I appreciate it and am glad that you are enjoying the vids and getting something from them!