Vert Code Elite - Full Review

It's taken me a while to get this one uploaded but it's here at last. My full review of Vert Code Elite, not only the 8 phases I completed but the four phases I didn't manage to do.
I'm always hesitant to recommend a purchase in case you don't get the same value out of it that I did, but Vert Code Elite Phase 1 is probably the best value for money I've found. There are decent free jump programs but what Paul Fabritz does with Vert Code Elite is on a whole different level. If you want a taste of the brains behind the program then definitely check out his jumps podcast on his KZbin channel.
PJF Performance KZbin: / pjfperformance
PJF Performance IG: / pjfperformance
Jump Training Resources
My Review of Vert Code Elite: www.9to5strength.com/vert-cod...
My Training Logs: 9to5strength.com/forums/forum...
Strong by Science IG: / strong_by_science
Isaiah Rivera KZbin: / porfayvor
Project Pure Athlete KZbin: / projectpureathlete
I Love Basketball KZbin: / ilovebasketballtv
Steven Celi KZbin: / @betheenergysteve
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:17 Results
00:35 The Program
02:11 Phases 1-4
05:24 Phases 5-12
06:45 Program Review
09:02 Recommendations

[@angelgutierrez4466]

Great to see you refining your technique 😁👍

[@MrGingergingerginger]

Great reviews throughout, thanks

[@elitesmartathletes]

Nice work man 💪🏾

[@chikinwingz3041]

great review man

[@JamesMartinTan]

Looking forward to your progress though! Keep it up! This is a great series

[@JamesMartinTan]

You may want to incorporate jump technique into all of your warmups. Project Pure Athlete does a good job highlighting this and iirc, Vert Code also includes this in some phases. But if you’re not an athlete constantly jumping for your sport, it’s easy to have the wrong impression of proper jump technique. But incorporating push plants, 30% effort jumps, and things of that nature will help your body “remember” the technique at full speed. Just like how you’re warming up your body before you jump, what better way to warm up than by practicing the movement you are trying to achieve? And of course lower the intensity. It’s just like weightlifting. You don’t go in and start doing one rep maxes. You warm up with lighter weight to “grease the groove” of the movement you want to accomplish

[@JamesMartinTan]

And I only say this because even you have noticed the deficiencies in your jump technique. So if it’s something you’re not currently doing, it might be beneficial to incorporate!

[@evanmiller9350]

This is a nice review. I am glad you were self aware of your jumping technique. I am currently waiting to begin phase 7 of VCE. I had to take a month off and re-do Phase 1 Building the Base because of knee, hip & ankle pain. Overall, I believe I am just at a point where I am slowly gaining vertical gains & need to be more patient. I do wish this had a personalized online coaching and something to adjust the schedule. Thanks for your insight.

[@rometlempu4839]

Do you also think I should get my jump mechanics down before getting on the program? I see that there is a lot of jump technique practise already in the program, so I don´t see a reason for it, but he did suggest doing so.

[@evanmiller9350]

@@rometlempu4839 If you do Vert Code BodyWeight Paul does a great job of explaining and demonstrating proper jump technique. Its built into the program. Do you play basketball? If you do regularly or previously, then I would recommend just starting with the program. If you are new to basketball and or jumping, I'd suggest maybe doing 2-3 weeks of jump mechanics then going into the program. Hope this helps.

[@rometlempu4839]

@@evanmiller9350 I've been doing strength training and playing basketball on the side a bit for a while but I am new to plyometrics and my jumping form is not great. Your advice is probably good, but I kind of just want to get started with vert code elite because I've been doing strength training. I'm sure Paul does a good job explaining jump technique in the elite as well right? And I've heard that he basically starts at 0, so I want to trust that I won't have many issues, as long as I dedicate myself to learning jump technique during the program. What do you think?

[@evanmiller9350]

@@rometlempu4839 You'll be fine starting with Vert Code Elite. I am 8 months in and he definitely starts from 0. He does a great job explaining jump technique in Vert Code Elite as well. FYI I do not work for him lol. You'll be good. Let me know how it goes.

[@rometlempu4839]

@@evanmiller9350 alright, thanks for the tips. I probably wont remember to let you know but maybe I will. I think I'll miss a week here and there though, because I will be having basketball camps and stuff. I will be able to do phase 1 fully. Have you missed some weeks too and has it been fine?

[@neilwittmer8097]

Great review- thinking of purchasing. Question- is there any hypertrophy based or upper body work in program? While not specifically basketball jump related, a certain amount of body mass is important for hoops. Or is there room to sprinkle some of my own in throughout program?

[@9to5strength]

Cheers, there are some exercises that indirectly hit the upper body (med ball toss, some of the core work) but nothing substantial. I don't want to misquote him but I feel like he addressed it somewhere and said it wasn't the focus, so yes you definitely have room to add stuff in.

[@melo5368]

Really appreciate it

[@NoneScope]

Thanks for the nice review. Do you remember where I can find the minimum effective dose videos/documentation?

[@9to5strength]

I'm not sure if he's revised the program but it used to be the first video of each phase was him sitting down and talking you through which are the must-do exercises

[@alexispbatis]

I'm trying to really improve my skills, since "vert code" is 5 days a week I feel like my body won't have enough fuel to also make room for my basketball skill work. How long and how intense are the workouts each day?

[@9to5strength]

He offers a "minimum effective dose" where you only do the most important exercises that day to allow you to do basketball practice as well. I can't say how tough that is but having done the full program I could probably have done an extra 60-90 mins of skill training per week on top.

[@fritzcantero4110]

@@9to5strength were do u finf that cause ive been trying to look everywere

[@SimonbRunner97]

He suggested to do skills training and resistance training on the same day with one in the morning and one in the afternoon but to cut your reps in half in the workout

[@simeon8967]

I train technique for sprinting and so extra speed work after school and I’m doing fine but ok that’s different from basketball

[@Ready4Whatever]

When you first started your vertical journey what was your 1rm for deadlift and squats? what was your bodyweight

[@9to5strength]

I don't do a lot of deadlifts but 1RM was probably around 165kg and back squat maybe 135-140kg at a body-weight of 70-72kg

[@shakedgalili8359]

is this program is better then chris staples one ?

[@R888ZZZZZ]

you need to increase your strength to weight ratio(your squat), after that focus on jumping, others plyo, but no weightlifting. After hit pr/pb on your vertical, focus increase your strength again, hope this work.

[@rometlempu4839]

How long did the workouts generally take? I won't have all that much of extra time to do the workouts during school, so I'm curios.

[@9to5strength]

Including warm up it was generally 90 minutes, but if you follow his "minimum effective dose" advice and only do the key exercises you could potentially trim that to 60 mins

[@rometlempu4839]

@@9to5strength thanks for the reply. One other thing, how many extra foot drills did you feel that you need or is there maybe a guide telling you how many you should do? I feel like that will be quite time consuming if I want to do those.

[@ogivo7046]

@@rometlempu4839 if u not ready to invest the time don’t do it, just do VCB. VCE is for advanced Athletes with I would say at least months of experience in athletic oriented Plyometrics and weight training that also want to spend the time to learn a lot about Sport science getting their knowledge to the next level whilst making physical improvements.

[@ivanivanov-ue5qy]

did u lose all the phases when u canceled the subscription? or you still have them on you're dash board

[@9to5strength]

I just logged in for the first time in ages and it says "You do not have any purchases or active subscriptions. Please make a purchase to access this site." I can't access anything (though I typed everything up on Google Drive because I figured this would happen)

[@ren.oooooo]

On phase 6, the biggest mistake i made was not focussing on nutrition in earlier phases

[@Handlegrip]

Is this only helpful if you play basketball? I cannot think of any other reason to be better at vertical jumping other then running from the police. I do not do either!

[@9to5strength]

Yes mostly aimed at basketball players but also quite important in volleyball

[@The_Bri_Cli]

This is good

[@albertpritchrd3384]

You should try Isaiah Rivera’s THP strength program

[@Chavanun555]

So expensive though lol

[@1logeskeez]

Please do an update on your tattoo removal!!

[@9to5strength]

I'm editing it now :-)

[@marymagis4216]

To do this EASY?

[@gugunsingsit6484]

❤ please send me the program I’m too poor to buy😢 but i really want to jump high 🙏

[@9to5strength]

If you saw the program you would understand why nobody puts it online, it's not like a PDF it's hundreds of videos and would need all typed up and links added

[@gugunsingsit6484]

🥲🥲🥲

[@jov5300]

Someone need vert code elite?

[@bbcraftartandadventures1240]

Me, how would i get it tho

[@jov5300]

@@bbcraftartandadventures1240 i have it

[@vergearlai7022]

Can someone pls give me the program?

[@alirezaroshanpour585]

Hey! You still looking for the program?

[@vergearlai7022]

@@alirezaroshanpour585 yes pls

[@yadig404]

@@alirezaroshanpour585 yuhh

[@djjamo]

@@alirezaroshanpour585 yes

[@AI_Futureee]

hey! i can help you with that!

[@ThemisticShadow]

Great reviews man but damn you got some bad genetics😭I could jump 32 inches before i did any kind of jump training.

[@rdEye-nu9wg]

For most people, their natural vertical will be around 20 inches.

[@rocketfitness1161]

Ur such a hater bro if you listen to his podcasts he says very code elite is for experienced well trained athletes who have already had years of training don’t get mad it doesn’t make you jump out of the gym because the first thing u should change is your technique no training plan will help unless you solely focus on your technique and nail it down