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

Are you looking for a book that gives both the scientific basis for equipping athletes to jump higher, as well as the tools to get them to their highest potential? Are you an athlete who is sick of jump programs with big claims, but don't deliver? 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 training programs, 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 following: 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!