plyometrics?

[celticsfan8591]

Has anyone here ever done plyometric drills?  If so, do they really add significantly to your vertical or are they just hype?  I've been doing squats to get more power in my lower body but is it worth it to incorporate some plyometrics?

[Big Ticket]

I did them for a while a few years back, even eventually bought some jumpsoles.  Unfortunately, all I got was some stress fractures in my upper shins.  It's a long process that you have to stay diligent with if you want to see results.  I was a little too lazy and expecting quick returns, so it didn't work well for me, especially after I got injured.

[Green4ever]

i used jumpsoles and they actually work. i am six feet and was able to throw down a two handed dunk easily after training. Unfortunatly i broke my ankle and now i have trouble even touching rim with two hands. i think you should try it, i just started the training all over again, but it is definatly worth it.

[TripleOT]

I was one of the first guys on my area to teach plyometrics 15 years ago.  Get the book "Jumping into Plyometrics" by Donald A. Chu and you should be able to put together a routine to suit your goals. 

I like this method instead of the jumpsoles because those shoes seem to be very unnatural.  Put in two or three months of dedicated plyo work and not only will you jump higher, but you will have a lot more core strength. 

Good luck, and don't lose a finger on the rim when you're dunking easily. 

[Amonkey]

I was one of the first guys on my area to teach plyometrics 15 years ago.  Get the book "Jumping into Plyometrics" by Donald A. Chu and you should be able to put together a routine to suit your goals.

I like this method instead of the jumpsoles because those shoes seem to be very unnatural.  Put in two or three months of dedicated plyo work and not only will you jump higher, but you will have a lot more core strength.

Good luck, and don't lose a finger on the rim when you're dunking easily.

That is a great book.  You have to know what you are doing with plyometrics because if you don't do it correctly it may lead to injuries.  The biggest thing is doing things in stages and staying patient.  I was at this conference and even the most athletic NFL player has to start at scratch, without any actual jumping.  It's also very important to know the terms when reading the book.  It may seem easy at first, but it gets tougher as you progress it.  Good luck.

[cdif911]

i used jumpsoles and they actually work. i am six feet and was able to throw down a two handed dunk easily after training. Unfortunatly i broke my ankle and now i have trouble even touching rim with two hands. i think you should try it, i just started the training all over again, but it is definatly worth it.

was the ankle breakage related to being able to jump wicked high?

[Green4ever]

i used jumpsoles and they actually work. i am six feet and was able to throw down a two handed dunk easily after training. Unfortunatly i broke my ankle and now i have trouble even touching rim with two hands. i think you should try it, i just started the training all over again, but it is definatly worth it.

was the ankle breakage related to being able to jump wicked high?

Haha i actually broke my ankle playing vollyball. i tried to spike the ball but someone stepped on my foot then i heard a crack, i some broke free and when i landed i landed on the same persons foot and rolled my ankle. i guess it is just incredibly bad luck.