10 Things I Did To Go From A 24 To 50.5 Inch Vertical

[@jinpark4003]

I started watching Isaiah, CJ, and Steve's videos 7~8 years ago and I didn't really think that it would ever be possible for me to dunk at that time. I was 24 and I thought that I was too old to start working on my vert. Also, I had no belief at all that I could actually increase my vert. One day, I thought to myself, "why not?" and I started working on my vert from that day and I went from barely touching rims to hitting my head on backboard.( I am 5' 10" ) Now I am 32 and I barely work out since I've got a lot else to do; however, even though I can't jump as high as I could 4~5 years ago, I can still dunk. Thank you Isaiah for always motivating me whether you intended or not lol. I'd never be able to dunk in my life without you!

[@IsaiahRivera1]

That’s so cool man!! Glad we could be an inspiration

[@wayhuncho6599]

could you please tell me what your starting vert was and how much vert you’ve gained in x timeframe? I’m seeing so many different information online making me drive crazy. i just wanna be able to dunk

[@jinpark4003]

@@wayhuncho6599 not sure exactly what my starting vert was but it was probably a little below 30". After starting to train my vert, I gained a little above 10" in a year, and then 4"~5" next two years. You've probably seen so many different information since everyone's so much different. I started working on my vert with my roommate and we did exactly the same training and had the same food but his vert didn't increase dramatically and he gained around 6" in total.

[@RunnersUniteCoaching]

everyone is different just train hard and you'll get results. @@wayhuncho6599

[@TMO24k]

Not og out jumping most of us

[@DylanHaugen23]

this new content is crazy. y’all increased the quality sooo much it doesn’t even make sense

[@IsaiahRivera1]

Thanks man!

[@Sa_Tatum]

Isaiah been dropping gems for years and we watched his progress. Crazy 💯💯

[@shawn-8077]

damn, i really appreciate you guys dropping such valuable knowledge on the regular.

[@dusanstankovic6456]

This the most to the point video to get rid of knee pain, sure it's a complicated subject but I just did some isometrics and lessened my pain immediately, doing the whole thing is almost surely the key

[@Plewatwins]

one of the best videos y'all have put out, keep up the great content lately!

[@Leaping_Leprechaun_]

As a one foot jumper I’ve heard that getting stronger can be detrimental especially in earlier stages due to the focus of the jumps possibly being less focused on the tendons. A big example of this is the fact that Olympic high jumpers who most likely have in the realm of 50 inch verts are all very skinny. What are your thoughts on getting stronger possibly being bad for one foot jumping specifically?

[@ChrisJdunks]

I’d like an answer to this too!

[@IsaiahRivera1]

Look up a slo mo video of Stefan Holm jumping. His legs are yoked in his soleus and gastroc. It’s all about gaining sport specific muscle mass

[@jinpark4003]

It is true that those Olympic athletes tend to focus more on plyometrics and jumping than on lifting weights but they still do tons of weight training compared to non-athletes. Getting stronger definitely makes you jump higher only if you maintain some level of body shape and speed especially for one foot jumping.

[@JohnEvans]

Trying to improve with JUST plyos leads to injury almost every time, especially for older athletes. Play the long game ;)

[@rubatsch1713]

great free content as usual. Thanks!

[@IsaiahRivera1]

Glad you liked it!

[@westimportcars]

Thank you! Waiting for a video about periodization.

[@adriantamayo2794]

i love these guys! Can't wait for the next video about periodization!!!

[@trollolololololololol3955]

Nice video man, you should do another video on more specific trick shot dunks. For example, you can go more in depth for the 360s dunks, such as the 360 kamikaze (the best one), the 360 eastbay, 360 off the backboard, and the 360 under both. Stay on the grind man, never give up.

[@davidcamickofficial]

Can you please give a super straight forward video about iso? Cause I always hear everyone say do your isos but nobody ever actually explains how to know what to do. Thanks so much!

[@TimTheHooper]

Love the videos bro! Keep it up! ✌️

[@Milanov1ch]

Great vid man, really practical tips!

[@broly825]

Ngl my vertical are increasing 😊 I'm 6 foot 4 I was suck at volleyball but they don't know what's coming im about to go Brazy 🔥💯

[@waldegg9171]

The almighty overlord always popping out

[@brendang12]

I’ve always focused on my lifting technique just as much as my jumping!

[@sarthakkaushikkua8173]

Absolutely love it

[@dembad2577]

Some good stuff

[@curtisbrosious8360]

Imma need that periodization video ASAP I can’t afford thp schedule wise rn hoping to hop on at some point tho

[@IsaiahRivera1]

We will be filming that video this week, it’ll probably be up in 1-2 weeks

[@timsev-xh4zq]

awesome video like always keep doing what you're doing man. could you give me 3 good exercises for 1 leg bounce

[@jewelsunniheartsfitnessanime]

It’s amazing to me how some of the greatest basketball players of each country were never one of greatest athletic freaks of nature due to choosing to not push themselves in areas of jumping high to be a great dunker to add to their all around game. Dunking is hardest thing in basketball because all the hours of training to be great scoring and shooting threes it’s more work dunking with more weight room training than the average basketball player and for those that choose to go the route of a dunker are biggest basketball fanatics on history

[@masonbdunkin]

Bow wow got that dawg in me

[@JohnEvans]

bow wow got that dog in him

[@alediaz5710]

The best,thank u!

[@IsaiahRivera1]

You're welcome!

[@pablodavid1908]

Isiah please make a video analyzing the jump technique and Aproach of nba players, and of dunk contest 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙌🏿

[@user-ij4ig9ev7e]

This might be a dumb question but does increasing vertical to dunk levels help you with getting off your shot in a game, too? I know it's different leg mechanics being leveraged when casually jumping when shooting vs. all-out jumping for a dunk but wondering if it does passively add 1-2 inches to your jump shot and make you that much harder to guard as well? Could be interesting.

[@IsaiahRivera1]

It 100% does from personal experience

[@prodTenzer]

Awesome video! Can you please touch a bit on the subject of Osgood Schlatter in growing adolescents? You would really help a lot of young athletes and most important clarify the information. 🙏

[@MaxEng1492]

Dynamic stretching, isos

[@trollolololololololol3955]

its easy : just get stronger in the weighroom, and have dunk sessions. you could also buy a vertical jump program, you dont really need thp strentgh while being a teen ESPECIALLY because its expensive. I would recommend you to buy something a bit cheaper.

[@prodTenzer]

@@MaxEng1492 thx

[@prodTenzer]

@@trollolololololololol3955 💪

[@augustine2456]

Mad early but that's how we getting ahead. Vertical gains only going up ⏫

[@MarcelHoops]

Great video, watched every second! Could you help me with my 1 leg bounce, like some exercises I could do to improve it.

[@tommyprogress]

Periodization video is gonna be crazy😳

[@madhumalabp6346]

Make a vedio on one foot jump training and jump technique

[@pablodavid1908]

Nice content

[@dennisrobinson8008]

Hey Isaiah, I havent' watched all your videos, but i remember a few years ago you just made 40" or was low 40". My question is could you combine all your notes to speed the process up, maybe a yearly plan with a few gaps for recovery? I don't know if you already did that video, but that could be useful for your students. Some of the things you did obviously worked better than others and some other things used alot of time for very little gain.

[@Leaping_Leprechaun_]

I’ve heard many people including you recommending that athletes should not only lift heavy but also lighter with a focus on speed. There is an argument going around that I first heard from Daniel Back that says lifting weights will always be way slower than running or jumping and that it is a strength stimulus so going lighter will just simply cause a less optimal strength stimulus even if you are moving the weight faster. Thoughts?

[@corde2450]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🚶‍♂️ Practicing Jump Approach 01:11 🏋️ Perfecting Weightlifting Technique 02:06 🩺 Importance of Isometrics 03:03 🚫 Avoid Pushing Past Pain Threshold 04:29 💯 Practice at Maximum Effort 05:25 🏋️‍♂️ Get Strong and Stay Strong 06:21 🏃‍♂️ Jumping Volume Matters 08:13 📅 Periodize Your Training Made with HARPA AI

[@RiqB]

camera quality looking crisp

[@ChrisJdunks]

Crispier than some thin overcooked bacon on a Sunday morning

[@JohnEvans]

Crispier than kettle cooked bbq chips

[@samrmills]

Do you ever do any max height box jumps? I don't think I've seen any vids of you doing that...I'd be interested to see that one. Maybe weighted (vest)?! I'm not sure weighted on the descent would be so good though. i with my 24 had one of those hip thruster machines

[@Hemraj_Thapa]

Can I start vertical jump training now ? I'm progressing into my late twenties.😢 Will it be possible for me to get significant gains ?

[@Agreaf]

Any tips for back pain? specifically in the lower back?

[@ChrisJdunks]

There’s a lecture video about back pain recently uploaded here! Also a video about exercises to help with back pain. Scroll through Isaiah’s vids from the last month!

[@Aaronne766]

Mc gill big 3

[@IsaiahRivera1]

@@ChrisJdunksretweet

[@JustinTownsend-j6z]

hundred and ten.. million thousand percent

[@TheRealDill3524]

Hyrum indeed has that dog in him 😂🐶

[@JohnEvans]

BOW WOW

[@francigaibazzi46]

Can i do heavy wheights through knee pain? Or generally max. strenght training, and when isometric exercises are too much?

[@danielochayi1164]

Dom catching strays 😂

[@JohnEvans]

Somebody gottah keep him humble bro

[@marketmonster6055]

If someone has shitty jump form Is this where you start to correct before anything ? Or moving on to anything further?

[@jjjjjjuj9203]

What tips do you have to strengthen and bulletproof the Achilles? I’m basically fully recovered from Achilles tendonapathy after doing strengthening exercises for a couple months, but fear injuring it again. How can I get back to playing safely?

[@Finn65744]

When you say get strong in the gym, is that everywhere on your body not just legs?

[@IsaiahRivera1]

In Sport specific movements

[@Randoms.tuff1]

hey ive searcehd everywhere and I havent been able to find a cost for THP

[@sebastian.1128]

can u show us some ideal isos for knee pain especially for pattela?

[@scarred10]

He is not a doctor or PT

[@alexispbatis]

Hey man I have a question. If i workout 3 times a week for my vertical jump and do 1 pure maximal force strength exercise per session apart from "plyometrics" and "rate of force development" exercises, I usually choose the deep squat because I feel like is strengthening my lower body better then any other pure strenght exercises, but I'm not sure if I should switch the exercises every session for like a heavy split squat or deadlift which don't feel like is working as good as the deep squat, what should I do?

[@isaakvanwegen2784]

I see you guys barely do plyos in lifting sessions, do you just replace plyos with weekly/daily jump sessions?

[@IsaiahRivera1]

Depends on the cycle we’re doing! Some cycles have a ton of plyos

[@niconaumann7126]

I'm 16 and can barely touch the ring😢 what can I do to get better?

[@obinnanwankwo4299]

What about stretching and flexibility

[@martiallife2850]

Yesirrrr

[@TheGOAT-dr1sq]

Is it bad if I get a big upper body? Like if I have a huge upper body will that effect my vertical jump? Do I have to stay lean?

[@LacideDarren]

hello i have a question What are the important of core When jumping?

[@2krbm]

Hey Isaiah! Got a question If I train but I don’t get pain the next day, will I improve or I HAVE to get pain everytime (next day )to improve?

[@EmreGold2812]

you don´t have to get sore everyday it´s just means your body isn´t used to this kind of training. So, no you don´t and shouldn´t get this pain everyday

[@2krbm]

@@EmreGold2812 ye but I make it harder almost every week and changé exercices thats why I think it can work because im young and just started but Ye if I do the same for like 2 weeks I dont get sore

[@Epic_Threads_644]

if I'm 132 pounds, have a pr of 100 pounds in squatting, am 6 foot 1, have a 7,10 standing reach, am 14 years old and have a 28-inch vert can I dunk in a few months if I jump every day

[@Leaping_Leprechaun_]

When I do hang cleans I lower the weight to below my knee and stop for a split second before I pull, I saw on instagram Isaiah hang cleaning 300 pounds and when doing so he quickly went down stopping above the knee and without a pause he jerked the weight up to his shoulders. Is my technique wrong/am I doing more of a power clean than a hang clean?

[@gibro1050]

With the 9 to 15 isometrics per day, how long should each isometric take and at what intensity? Thank you

[@idowatiwant9]

If you watch some of their other vids I see Isaiah doing like 30-45 second sets

[@IsaiahRivera1]

45 seconds at 70%

[@demigodt34]

💪💪

[@letzter8571]

bruh tip 9 was the only new thing for me and then you dont explain it

[@waldegg9171]

So you want their program for nothing?

[@Leaping_Leprechaun_]

Typically when periodizing you would have a 3-5 week plan (assuming your training for jumping/sprinting) during which you would slowly increase your volume or intensity slowly gaining fatigue and ability then you deload to wash out the fatigue and be left with your new ability and rinse and repeat.

[@ChrisJdunks]

Tip 9 is huge. Basically would be a summary of my entire 4 years of college 😂 (kinesiology major) But hey I think they plan on recording a video about it soon. Hang tight

[@IsaiahRivera1]

We’re making an entire video on periodization soon

[@Thatexcellencebrand]

Early this time! 📝

[@Liefgamingyt]

I would low effort until I get a sweat is that bad ?

[@ozancanca9740]

I feel like Hormozi had an affect on you guys

[@IsaiahRivera1]

100%, been watching his content for about a year now

[@jaymdaligdig3928]

How can I fix pain above knee cap this pain was with me probably 5 months

[@JohnEvans]

Check out the how to fix your knee pain video in isaiah's library

[@Shah_111]

@@JohnEvans I am having a problem with the "schedule a meeting" part on the THP website. It keeps sending me to the typeform website and I don't see any where I can schedule. What should I do?

[@pclip5152]

i have flat feet and bow legs does that affect my vertical?

[@JohnEvans]

Even if it did, nothing you can do to change it ;). Focus on what you can change!

[@pclip5152]

@@JohnEvans yeah bro you right!

[@Snowolf1535]

Who’s Filipino in THP? I see a Philippine flag behind Isaiah.

[@IsaiahRivera1]

My wife

[@aceyyyyyy]

isaiah how many ppl that u know have a legitimate verified 50+ inch vert like you? Ive tried looking it up but i always get the same result about michael jordan and wilt etc

[@ChrisJdunks]

MJ and Wilt did not have close to a 50. In recent recordings Kingdac touched a 50.5 at dunk camp

[@aceyyyyyy]

@@ChrisJdunks oh believe me i know, especially with wilt. Id definitely buy mj being in the 40-46 range but in no way do i believe that wilt had a 50 inch vert. MJ didnt either but he was definitely a higher flyer

[@aceyyyyyy]

@@ChrisJdunks o wait its u cj whats up big fan

[@IsaiahRivera1]

I believe it’s just me and Dac. Also Jamal Harris but his reach measurement was very questionable

[@dinoko9562]

@@IsaiahRivera1 what about Chris Spell

[@MrBillybathgate5]

Isaiah

[@daceydunks]

Calling out dom 😂

[@jjb1331]

To whoever reads this, I just want to let you know that Jesus Christ loves you so much and He died for you on the cross to forgive your sins, and rose from the dead on the 3rd day to give you eternal life! Repent of your sins and turn to Jesus Christ! Put your trust in Him and you will have eternal life! For today is the day of salvation! God loves you and wants to be in relationship with you 🙂❤️

[@UnlikelyMJ]

I don't want to lift weights man

[@eag8999]

So give up on the dream 🐱. Not everyone is an athlete.

[@mmme_0www]

What's about Philippine flag? Why you have one in your background? For views ?😂

[@IsaiahRivera1]

My wife is part Filipino