How I Went From A 45 To A 50 Inch Vertical: Isaiah Rivera

[@JohnEvans]

🤝

[@mhollis1231]

I see you John

[@blackaf1s597]

Himmy John

[@jiteshjensondas277]

coach is so proud rn lol

[@antonioflowers056]

Now, that’s motivation and dedication. You went from a 24” to a 50.5” vertical. You are jumping more than double your vertical when you started. You taught me something.

[@crabb9966]

Wtfff, he must have some great genetics for reacting to training. Plus he must have trained smart and hard

[@josephbenuzzi159]

@@crabb9966 Nope just knowledge of proper training, I went from 17 inch vertical to 38 inch vertical in less than 3 months following all the best resources I can find

[@ernestgabrieldumas684]

@@josephbenuzzi159 can u tell me what routine do you do

[@zannon7]

@@josephbenuzzi159 ye can you tell what we’re like your main workouts you did

[@ernestgabrieldumas684]

@@josephbenuzzi159 bro u trynna send me your routine

[@jg_jumps]

I'd love to see Isaiah Rivera go and contact Guinness records and go and officially get the record.

[@JohnEvans]

He talked with Chris Spell and he basically said that Guinness is only “official” because Guinness self proclaimed themselves as such, so we really could create a better standard for it. Hopefully if dunking gets in the Olympics we can maybe test guys at the games.

[@witmilk6527]

Guinnes is old bews man Did you know you have to pay them to get a record on your name? Like a little less then a thousand bucks

[@troliskimosko]

@@witmilk6527 That sucks lol

[@troliskimosko]

@@JohnEvans Hey if synchronized swimming and skateboarding can make it, dunking is on it's way

[@blessed2338]

Yeshua Hamashiach is God in the flesh, the Son of God, the Word of God, and he died so that you may be presented blameless in the sight of the Father. And so you may inherit his kingdom. The LORD Yeshua Hamashiach is the only way to the Father and his kingdom. Repent of your sins accept him into your life as your LORD and Savior before it's too late, every day is not guaranteed. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me. May God bless you all.

[@DunkademicsOfficial]

The progress is crazy!!

[@previousbeatz8231]

Finally the how i went from a 45 to 50 inch vert i was waiting nice grind bro.

[@erijak2935]

I still remember ur 24-36 vert video, u've came a long way, it's almost as if I'm watching a movie of ur journey

[@juliobalmas9599]

“What you practice, grows stronger.” Mindfulness, pathos, and work ethic beats talent anytime! Congrats!!! 👏👏👏

[@witmilk6527]

Yes. Mindfulness, work ethics and potathos.

[@Way2wavy64]

Unless the guy works just as hard

[@leonsmith3030]

Very inspiring. Struggle is 100% real brother but ultimately it's how you overcame them. Thanks for sharing.

[@camyjumps]

seeing the progress played out like this is awesome! I'd be interested in a 0-50" video where you go over you early sports and do a whole break down!!!

[@mrhops2762]

he's done videos like that before, he had a video of how he got to a 36 inch vertical, then one for 36 to 45, and this one is his 45 to 50

[@menaceboyz7775]

Super proud of you bro been watching and supporting for years your discipline is insane and noticed

[@victordelatour7799]

I think i follow you since 2019 and to see all this training video and dunk session again makes me nostalgic You can be proud of yourself you are amaizing

[@codyvogt8998]

Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. You posted that quote and it stuck with me. You know like I know injuries aren’t a stopping point but a learning point. Good job on pushing thru and keep grinding

[@LeonYuL]

100% agreed, I never had major injuries during my teens and twenties, I was really athletic but didn't have any improvements until I sprained both my ankles in three years. Then I started to study on my body and advanced exercises. Now I'm turning 34 before December, I'm much stronger than before and hopefully when my ankle fully recovered, I can still enjoy dunking

[@troliskimosko]

so insane to finally see this happen! been waiting YEARS for this. Gonna turn 18 soon, will be time to start my THP journey💪

[@yeatdagoat173]

10:49 "Dunk or death". Damn that's a cool tattoo

[@andreamonzardo5629]

Was waiting for this 😍😍

[@doublea4466]

Hi Isaiah, Thx for the amazing video. I am really thankful for sharing everything so openly with us! It is very helpful for all the people out here to understand, that injuries are part of the road and there is always a way to overcome them. Thx again!

[@carsonsparrow697]

Thank you for all the content and your workout videos I was finally able to get a dunk on 10ft off a lob after starting on dunking on only 8ft

[@tmuse333]

bro this is so inspirational man hopefully I can do the same one day. I also really appreciate the books you recommend I read them and they have helped me in other areas of life you're very inspirational thank you

[@sable558]

So happy to see your journey man, I’ve been following along for a long time now, keep it up your journey is super inspiring!

[@connorbarthyt]

That Whistle Sport sessions murdered me also lol

[@tyhigby4345]

so happy for you my man! this really shows people how hard you have to work to achieve a huge goal.

[@aa1llp]

thank you for these videos, i’m 5’ 6” and can touch backboard, and with this training i think i can do it!

[@sweatyfeetz]

can you do it now?

[@FEREZO77]

i have been doing all sorts of vert training i have seen online going to the weight room doing plyos and i went from a 21 inch vert to a 34 ich. i loved ur advice and fo ru people this stuff really works

[@charlesalves787]

You a beast ! Mamba mentality I love it ! Thank you for this video this is very inspirational 🔥🔥

[@MeshTheSnake]

Look at Isaiah man, so inspirational!

[@zoltanszabados8445]

Awesome journey bro. Thanks for going through it all.

[@hamo8992]

coach evans the goat

[@hamo8992]

frfr

[@previousbeatz8231]

@@hamo8992 W coach

[@jarekkowalewski]

also throughout the course of me watching your jumping, your mechanics have improved greatly

[@fondusportfolio]

The man that learned to fly! Great story and very inspirational.

[@calinuta11]

Great job, I believe in you, you can go higher

[@JMBREB00]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you for this video. Great job!

[@weinzart9684]

Wow! Isaiah I saw your videos when I was a teen I find It's very impressive you are still working in your jump haha. I thought you was training for being a NBA player or something like that when i saw your videos I didn't undertood English so much. I'm very glad you are improving.

[@antoniocaire]

bro the only thing i can increase this consistently is my weed resistence LMAO

[@davingbasketball7617]

Waiting for this🔥🔥

[@avnoorludhar1042]

Absolutely crazy video super inspiring

[@hoopin_nate]

Insane progress!!!!🤯

[@Jryl]

Imma get like you one day 🙏

[@chief_Reels]

Isaiah is gonna have a 50-55 inch vertical soon

[@Dombrovskiss]

This motivates me so much!

[@zain23r]

Here is what I learned from this video: "No matter what life threw at me - the hardship, the adversity, the challenges, the downfalls - I found opportunities, ways and a plan around it. I never gave up." Great work Isaiah! You are an inspiration to many people! I am 35 years old and I am at it for 15 months now. I am beyond the rim now, and when I started I couldn't touch the board (overweight back injury, etc)! Nowhere as close as you, but hopefully I will dunk one day. Thanks for sharing your journey with us! Chase the 52' inch next!

[@izloading__]

Brooo🤯 the dedication is insane!! I need some THP in my life!

[@charv5119]

The day we’ve all been waiting for

[@danpireocean4802]

inspirational

[@NathanGeorgeDunks]

Superb video ol’ chap

[@arry7]

My god I used to be able to dunk then I stopped for 2 months because of religous stuff and eid and yesterday I went to the court and I got rim blocked like 10 straight times glad I saw this to help me get motivated again.

[@hoopmystic]

This is a great video that captures the inevitable injuries of training for peak performance and being human - all while learning your body. I have always noticed you may be over arching your lower back in the squat, especially at the bottom. That may be related to the back injury. Perhaps experiment more with finding a more neutral spine for load bearing? That arch in the low back puts the hips in a certain position (tilt) and stretches the hams more. Just a thought. Wishing you the best.

[@Hadzbe]

Great story man!

[@torydavid11]

Love your story bro!

[@상추키우기-f8y]

I really respect his effort and geeat result

[@bradpayne1867]

Amazing stuff

[@nachonajera5653]

So inspirational 😥

[@marcxiong8332]

Crazy hard work

[@ThePetieProject]

Great story, very inspiring!

[@charlesborel8493]

This just goes to show you folks that if you want a massive vertical put in your head that it’s gonna take some years to achieve

[@rahulshani9623]

Inspiring 💯

[@iliasliosis1600]

Morale of the story... ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR BODY

[@nickpirrotta34]

i bought your coaching one day i’ll jump like you

[@kevinzheng2054]

I've been following you since I came across your vid of the "360 BTB and BTL" in a dunk compilation. I had to know who that was! Haha! Congrats on the progress, hard work, growth and achievement👍

[@timursezer3787]

You know that he can't do that on 10ft, right? :(

[@kevinzheng2054]

@@timursezer3787 yeah so I've heard the 24 hour fitness rings are a bit lower...but it was still impressive and it was what got my attention to look Isaiah up and follow him 👍

[@MATRIX22000]

You are just amazing Bravo from France

[@mateusz4419]

I want to jump like that so bad bro

[@gameofgainz9685]

What a journey 💯

[@Ancient1341]

This man is the goku of jumping, somehow he keeps getting better

[@Alwaysbigger44]

Hey zay are you going to try to test for a 52 inch vertical?

[@nickshekelle1213]

Hey man, been following you for a few years, this is awesome! Since you were doing so much strength training, I'm wondering what you were doing nutrition wise?

[@giacoco2726]

Crazy journey

[@delanovantilburg]

im at 27 inch vertical at 6"3 with a shitty wingspan but almost dunking for the first time. im getting hungry and want to train every second of every day. im doing my lifting, stretching and plyometrics and i cant wait to thrown down my first dunk 😩

[@decker5758]

Next video: How I went from a 50 inch vertical to a 62 inch vertical

[@RokDidakovicRoky]

You just tipped the iceberg.

[@Sky-qc7wq]

Big W

[@mountainsriversandtrees1474]

Your float time is insane.

[@erickpineda2010]

History in the making

[@kchuen]

If you have any minor twitch in any area during a heavy lift, it’s time to investigate what weak points you have lead to that. It’s not time to do another lift to get around it.

[@koreandunkers]

I saw ur ankle injured right next to u bro :( in warmup summer jam

[@IsaiahRivera1]

Yeah man, the timing was terrible ☹️

[@koreandunkers]

@@IsaiahRivera1 the weather wasn’t good as well. Dust from bushfire and windy. Anyway u are the best now haha

[@mangobro6153]

bro I wanna see some NBA players react to u

[@ineversamplemelodies2969]

There is footage of NBA players reacting to kilgannon if I'm not mistaken. They all had salty looking faces. The salt wasn't from the sweat either.

[@MrBillybathgate5]

Great story brother

[@unknownpotato4140]

Isaiah every 2 seconds "most brutal training known to man"

[@IsaiahRivera1]

Hey the training has to keep getting harder to keep improving 😅

[@unknownpotato4140]

you’ll have to train in 10x gravity to advance any further at this point

[@HaN-jm4he]

hey isaiah, if youre reading this comment just letting you know that if you get a sharp or stabbing pain, DONT push through it telling yourself it might be something else. its always better to prevent injury rather than fix it, and the longer you wait, the more chronic it can become and can potentially lead to other pains and injuries. stop the workout, and seek clinical help. hope this helps!

[@k4s461]

Good job! Would be great to hear a little bit more how you got rid of your knee pain. Iam dealing with tendonitis for more than 6 months and slow strength does not really help a lot.

[@malachitisch7494]

When you were jumping lower on the ATG training, did you change any other aspect of your training? Like were you still jumping, dunking, playing b-ball at the same intensity/frequency? The only reason ATG probably didn’t make immediately jump higher, is because two foot jumping relies a lot more on raw strength like full squat, and the start of ATG is all lighter and unilateral. The absolute strength of your body was the limiting factor of your jumping height at that time, and you started to lose some of that absolute strength when you started ATG intro lifting.

[@LostaraYil666]

Sounds like the Kneesovertoes stuff could've helped, really impressive compound lifts but there are more tools in rehab than load management

[@troliskimosko]

9:15 that goes hard af

[@davdo6]

This really makes me thinking about singing in

[@torydavid11]

I live in the Clearwater area and I would definitely like for you guys to work with my son

[@obichamberlain4389]

inspiring

[@357pghguero]

You know what would be dope if you strapped a helmet cam on and did the "Look in the rim dunk" Isaiah

[@romarmoaresmasa1417]

Sir Im only 5'3 sir but my dream is to be a dunker...

[@sdsharma7021]

Isaiah you should add your height on channel description 👍👍

[@japprivera3129]

Great journey!! And a great last name you have. 😁😁

[@broadliam]

He made the video!!

[@andreyberrocal3890]

Bro, y yo que solo pido llegar al aro🥺... Un completo crack!!!

[@athletic_doc]

Let’s goooo🔥🔥

[@rihannarosario8314]

I have a 16 inch vertical n I can’t lift weights like u so how do I get a better vertical

[@jreal10tsathletics71]

Needed to see this cause my shoulder been injured for over a year left ankle since February, back juss got injured too prolly had bout 5 6 injuries within the last year

[@InevitableAthlete]

🐐🐐🐐

[@bartuzz_2344]

luv u

[@eltontavares2485]

i want to see you head to head against zeus2nice, you would smoke him but it would be a dope content

[@AGMonly]

2027: How i wenrt from A 50 To A 55 inch vertical: bIsaiah Rivera. Dunk GOAT

[@JTempleton]

Does a 50 inch vertical help you get buckets?

[@TOPLEVEL1]

Yes a 50 inch vertical help you get buckets it also makes you have an advantage over the other teams because you can touch the rim and dunk almost anyone can get a 50 inch vertical

[@angelobruno06]

You are a fucking beast