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Performance Area => Pics, Videos, & Links => Topic started by: scoobychau on September 20, 2012, 10:39:43 pm
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I was spending quite a bit of time in Jackwood website these day...
He had mentioned a few times how the Portable Power Jumper can improve vertical for him , and even for the program51 author...
the original one is here:
(http://www.xlr8europe.com/uploads/Portable-Jumper-lg(1).gif)(http://i.pgcdn.com/pi/74/94/13/749413316_260.jpg)
There is also a less expensive version for people with back injury...
(http://i.pgcdn.com/pi/74/82/83/748283349_260.jpg)
Being not in the state.. i try to look for alternative for fun..
I did found some copy cat version of the less expensive waist attached version (notice the ankle connection)..
(http://img03.taobaocdn.com/bao/uploaded/i3/T1bBXQXi8JXXaVD33._112404.jpg_310x310.jpg)
but since JackW suggested the complete system (rope on the back), I wonder if it is possible to DIY... by using those Foot work ankle warp and additional power rubber band...
$5 USD
(http://cdn100.iofferphoto.com/img3/item/508/178/478/joinfit-leg-strength-training-resistance-bands-tensile-d6e1.jpg)(http://cdn102.iofferphoto.com/img3/item/508/178/478/joinfit-leg-strength-training-resistance-bands-tensile-f1ff.jpg)
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$10 USD
(http://images.bizrice.com/upload/20120203/Portable_Latex_5_Resistance_Fitness_Exercise_Power.jpg)
The main problem is, the ankle wrap might be easily slip up on the leg (what do u guys think?)... unless it is warped from bottom up around the sole..
Another problem is, I have to source a rubber cable with the right length..
but the final or the first question is.... Is this equipment as worthy as jackw suggested... or another waste of $ & time product...
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attached is a link from JackW reviewing the power jumper
http://www.verticaljumping.com/power_jumper.html
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I was spending quite a bit of time in Jackwood website these day...He had mentioned a few times how the Portable +
$10 USD
but the final or the first question is.... Is this equipment as worthy as jackw suggested... or another waste of $ & time product..
"the search for the perfect jumping program".. is very strong in this one. again. :wowthatwasnutswtf:
do yourself a favor scoob.. if you can grid 365x1.. use 300lb after a good ramping warmup and rep that working weight - 300lb 40 times in a workout.
i don't care how you do it.. 10x4 sets, 8x5sets, 6x6sets (+4x1set)... do it twice a week. stick to it until you do the same 40 total reps with 345-365lbs. everything else you will do is a waste of time.
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I have a Power Jumper and I like it a lot. It does exactly what JackW says really, and it was <$50 for me with the strong Aus dollar. BUT I wouldn't base my whole program around it. That would be crazy.
Scoob, with this thread and your Jacob Tucker thread, it looks like you are again looking for the magic shortcut to instant inches. So let me say this once and for all:
:o :huh: :wowthatwasnutswtf: THERE IS NO SHORTCUT!! :wowthatwasnutswtf: :huh: :o
Doing what Kingfish said would be great for you as a DL jumper. That combined with plyos and jumps practice, as well as assistance exercises for calves, glutes and hams, is all you really need.
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thanks for your reply Acole,
no man i am not looking for short cut.. (i never did), i am back to squatting already
but i like to buy and try new sport related gear..
i use to buy many nike shoes... but nowadays... nike shoes are too expensive..... so i shifted focus a bit...
do yourself a favor scoob.. if you can grid 365x1.. use 300lb after a good ramping warmup and rep that working weight - 300lb 40 times in a workout.
i don't care how you do it.. 10x4 sets, 8x5sets, 6x6sets (+4x1set)... do it twice a week. stick to it until you do the same 40 total reps with 345-365lbs. everything else you will do is a waste of time.
so the target is set! 40 at 300lbs! i will give it a try, thanks for your suggesting Kingfish :strong:
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Wow I never knew air alert got so much name going for it lol
Btw kingfish, I gave ur 40rep suggestion a try today.
Got it done at 8 x5 at last.
Not easy. I got dizzy after finishing my fifth set.
But I kept at it and got thru all 8 set at the end.
Took video log of each set also. Will upload to my journal with a little editing.
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Offer an athlete enough $$$ and they'll say anything.
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I have the other version from lifeline. I kinda wish I didn't have it though, beacause it's very tempting to want to use it with every exercise all the time. I've tried with squats, kb swings, calve raises(doesn't work well), deadlifts, bounds, depth jumps etc. I would say in the grand scheme of things it hasn't really helped me. I would consider this a worthy gimmick though, because of its variety with uses. I just don't think it will complement the general phase of getting stronger that much, it kinda just makes you want to use it all the time.
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Jackw mentioned a few time saying, it have the benefit of added resistance for your jump, without the extra load harming ur joint during landing.
on the other hand, the band force u to go down faster, increase ur counter movement speed, doesn't that yield extra load during the landing phase?
um, i am not sure..
I have the other version from lifeline. I kinda wish I didn't have it though, beacause it's very tempting to want to use it with every exercise all the time. I've tried with squats, kb swings, calve raises(doesn't work well), deadlifts, bounds, depth jumps etc. I would say in the grand scheme of things it hasn't really helped me. I would consider this a worthy gimmick though, because of its variety with uses. I just don't think it will complement the general phase of getting stronger that much, it kinda just makes you want to use it all the time.
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Jackw mentioned a few time saying, it have the benefit of added resistance for your jump, without the extra load harming ur joint during landing.
on the other hand, the band force u to go down faster, increase ur counter movement speed, doesn't that yield extra load during the landing phase?
um, i am not sure..
nope.. lifeline power jumper would be much less intense.
landing from increasing altitude places far more force on your joints/muscle/body than bands can offer (once you're back on the ground)..
there's a pretty big difference for sure.
not sure though, how a vertimax would compare to a landing.. because a vertimax's bands are still anchored to the ground and it's pulling you down 'faster than gravity can accelerate you'.. not sure if they would equal out, probably would somewhat.
peace
I have the other version from lifeline. I kinda wish I didn't have it though, beacause it's very tempting to want to use it with every exercise all the time. I've tried with squats, kb swings, calve raises(doesn't work well), deadlifts, bounds, depth jumps etc. I would say in the grand scheme of things it hasn't really helped me. I would consider this a worthy gimmick though, because of its variety with uses. I just don't think it will complement the general phase of getting stronger that much, it kinda just makes you want to use it all the time.
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I mean, doing depth drop or jump with the Bend on.... (may be on a less high service..)
Isn't that an Over load of G force?
Jackw mentioned a few time saying, it have the benefit of added resistance for your jump, without the extra load harming ur joint during landing.
on the other hand, the band force u to go down faster, increase ur counter movement speed, doesn't that yield extra load during the landing phase?
um, i am not sure..
nope.. lifeline power jumper would be much less intense.
landing from increasing altitude places far more force on your joints/muscle/body than bands can offer (once you're back on the ground)..
there's a pretty big difference for sure.
not sure though, how a vertimax would compare to a landing.. because a vertimax's bands are still anchored to the ground and it's pulling you down 'faster than gravity can accelerate you'.. not sure if they would equal out, probably would somewhat.
peace
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