Developing Speed And a Vertical Jump by Kelly Baggett - Jun 5th 2005

[Daniel Clough]

Kelly Baggett gives detailed advice on the exercises you can perform to develop speed and a high vertical jump.

http://www.wannabebig.com/article.php?articleid=210

Discuss away! ;)

[Paladyr]

Wow no one has asked any questions?

I liked the article very much. I'm looking to get the vert I used to have back and will be using this as a guideline. I do have one question though: Wouldn't it be better to do the strength exercises last? I remember reading something that says you shouldn't do plyo exercises when your legs are fatigued b/c it puts more stress on your joints and "secondary" muscles involved in the jumping motion. I know if I do the Limit Strength stuff first, I'll probably have difficulty jumping (or even just walking :-P). Thanks!

[Maki Riddington]

I have an interview with him on his new book which will be up around September 3rd. It's called the Vertical Jump bible. I've read it and it's definitely worth the money.

[Paladyr]

Bought it. Good read! I'm going to give the routines he outlines a try.