Serious Ups

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Price:  $97

The Serious Ups training program’s fundamental claim is that by using “negative gravity” your vertical leap will increase.  The system revolves around training your body by using negative gravity.

In the strength and conditioning field we call negative gravity “eccentric contraction.”  Research supports the claims made by the Serious Ups program in that eccentric contractions have been shown to be most effective for building strength in the muscles.  So, the program IS based on sound fundamental physiological principles and should work when done correctly.

Serious Ups is based on the developers personal experience and efforts to compile the best resources that made him successful.  Much of the official website is about how he increased his own vertical leap.

Product Description:

Serious Ups was created and is operated by Otto Ruebsamen.  He tells the story of how he increased his vertical leap on the sales page.  The program is all video based instead of ebook format.

Features: (taken directly from product website)

Video 1: 27+ Explosive-Jumping Exercises Designed to Skyrocket Your Ups Quickly

Video 2: Maximum Ups in Minimum Time – Serious Ups Quick Ups Video

Video 3:  The Beginner Workout Video – To Get You 2 Quick Inches in 2 Weeks

Video 4:  Beginner Workout Breakdown Video – The Moves Behind the Workout

Video 5:  The Intermediate Workout Video – Designed to Get You 3-5 Inches in 6 Weeks

Video 6:  Intervmediate Workout Breakdown

Video 7:  The Advanced Workout Video – Designed to Get You 3-5 More Inches in 4 Weeks.

Bonuses:

Video:  7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Athletic Skills

Video:  The Secret Not Talked About

Guarantee / Return Policy

100% Money Back For 8 Weeks

“If for any reason, you aren’t thrilled and satisfied with the Serious Ups Explosive – Jumping System, just contact me within 8 weeks and I’ll refund 100% of your purchase price.  No hard feelings.”

Customer Feedback

“I’m now almost two weeks into it and have gained a solid 2 inches. I am really looking forward to future gains as well.” – Portion of actual customer feedback from official Serious Ups website

“I have started playing ball again and…well…I am faster dude!
Scored 25 points last sunday..almost all in fast breaks.” – Portion of actual customer feedback from official Serious Ups website

Our Summary Report of Customer Feedback

We had a difficult time finding any “real” reviews and comments about this product.  The quotes from customers were on the official website, which we usually caution against putting much confidence in.  Though a lack of feedback in forums and websites does not necessarily mean that the product is good or bad, you may need to use the guarantee offered.

Vertical Project

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Price: $97 +$7.95 for Shipping of Adenotrex

The The Vertical Project program combines instruction on proper landing mechanics, nutrition, stretch shortening cycle (he calls it “tension release”), plyometric training, aquatic training (great for resistance as well as less stress on the joints), and whole body movements.

These are some of the factors that I consider to be essential if you really want to increase your vertical and jump higher.

Product Description:

The Vertical Project is produced by Lifebuilding Media International from Nth Melbourne Australia.

Features and Benefits:

The Vertical Project program is broken down into 3 modules.

Module 1 emphasizes proper training techniques and practices and gives you a variety of methods and exercises to improve.

Module 2 provides recommendations for recovery and nutritional supplements that are supposed to help you recover quickly.

Module 3 includes your “Getting Started” guide. You will be taught how to modify your program to meet your specific needs.

9 Different Vertical-Enhancing Modes of Training

Three 5-week phases to help avoid stagnancy and plateau’s

How to Get Your Foot and Ankle to Break Through Your Vertical Barriers

Revolutionary template feature, so you can plug-n-play your own workout numbers

Catered specifically for your ability and goals

“Tension-release” moves that bump your bounce!

The three things you must not do if you want to optimize your vertical

Boost your training results by up to 800%!

Construct your exact nutrient intake for higher hops!

How brain waves, and certain nutrients directly and dramatically affect your jumping ability

Nutrition to “force” your body into super-human vertical power response

Bonuses:

The Top-Secret Exercise Luke Gives To The Pro’s

Your very own individual Uncompromised Performance Numbers

Luke’s controversial book on optimal health!

Whenever we upgrade the system, we’ll pass on the new version to you – at no extra charge at all!

Full illustrations, descriptions and video-streaming of all the exercises ever required to increase your vertical jump!

2 bottles of Adenotrex Supplement

15% Discount on all JumpUSA.com training tools

Luke’s German research report that changed plyometrics forever!

One month free access to the Lowery Performance Inner Circle forum.  Be careful with this one because after 1 month you will be charged a reduced rate of $59.95 per month.

Guarantee / Return Policy:

100% money back.
“I guarantee this is the most comprehensive jump enhancement package ever created. If after 8 weeks you are not absolutely thrilled with this program – for any reason at all – I’ll cheerfully refund your money.”

Customer Feedback:

“I have added 5 inches in 4 weeks and am getting the results that were promised.”  – Portion of actual user feedback from e-reviewers.com

“Just wanted to let you know this is a great program. I agree that it is a little long but once you get the hang of it is is hands down the best of all the ones ive seen”  – Portion of actual user feedback from e-reviewers.com

Our Summary Report of Customer Feedback

Customers agree that there is a lot of information to absorb. We also found that  to be true.  If you are willing to spend some time sorting through the information and applying one module at a time, your will no doubt get the resuts that you are looking for.

>>Official Vertical Project Website<<

The Jump Manual

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Price:  $67

The Jump Manual program includes not only the 6 factors that I have found are important but adds an additional 3.

It is a comprehensive program that is most likely to give you the results that it guarantees.  The Jump Manual program includes alternatives to gym type exercises so you won’t need to depend on special equipment to be successful.

Product Description:

PPL is the company that produces this program. Jacob Hiller, the creator, has trained all levels of athletes from high school to professional and Olympic athletes. The company is based in Provo, Utah.

The official website features an excellent 12-minute slideshow video that explains “Why Most People Fail to Increase Their Vertical Explosion and Why You Don’t Have To.”  It is a comprehensive video that you should check out even if you are not interested in the program.

Features:

Immediate Access to the Jump Manual Program

Get UNLIMITED one-on-one training to guarantee that ALL your questions are answered.

Vertical Gains of Up to 1 Inch Each Week

Learn why Strength + Quickness = Explosion and the most effective and proven methods to increase both.

Learn to use the “stretch shortening cycle (SSC)”, plyometrics, and “complex training” to boost your performance.

Learn why the recovery phase of training is so important, why most athletes neglect it, and how you can capitalize.

Learn the 9 facets of an incredible vertical and how to increase improve in each one to create an explosive synergy.

Learn how flexibility, balance, and form greatly affect your explosion potential and how to capitalize.

Gain access to the Jumpers Forum where you can collaborate with other like minded athletes who have already achieved what you want.

Learn why most athletes are training harder and still getting less results.

Guarantee / Return Policy:

12 Week Double your money back.
“Either you will have attained the vertical you have been dreaming of, or you will have double your money back.”

Customer Feedback:

“I have gained well over 17 inches using the trainings, not to mention my first step is untouchable…” – Portion of actual customer feedback from jumpmanual.com

“Overall I loved this program. I increased my vertical by 14 inches in about two and a half months.” – Portion of actual customer feedback from reviewmoz.com

“Thank you for sharing your videos. I just dunked for the first time today!” – Actual user feedback from tokman20 [Youtube User]

Our Summary Report of Customer Feedback

Participants in the program have reported as much as 1 inch per week improvements in their vertical leap. Most stress the need for determination and commitment to the program in order to get results.  But, that is true of any successful program that you encounter.

I like that Jacob Hiller doesn’t depend on his testimonials to sell the product.  In fact, he enocourages you to not base your decision solely on testimonials.  I agree, after all how many times do you see negative testimonials on a sales website?  I was not able to find any negative comments from actual customers.

>>Official Jump Manual Website<<

The Jump Experts

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Price: $97

The Jump Experts training program is a compilation of 440 pages of text and 7 hours of audio interviews from 13 of the most respected experts in the strength and conditioning field.

These experts have trained some of the premiere athletes in the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, MLS, NCAA, and National ranked high school teams.

Each expert has contributed their best 8 week program to improve your vertical leap and jump higher.

Product Description:

Virgil Aponte operates GivStrength Personal Training in Brooklyn, New York. Virgil writes, on his website, that his motivation to compile such a list of professionals in the strength and conditioning field came from the many questions that he received from people all over. As a result, he contacted and received contributions from 13 jump training specialists. The result being, Jump Experts.

Features and Benefits:

Secret Kettlebell Exercises

The 3 Golden Rules of Jump Training

How to Get Your Foot and Ankle to Break Through Your Vertical Barriers

Progressions for Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced Athletes

Resistance Band Secrets to Explode to the Rim

4 Rules of Functional Jump Training

6 Key Primal Elements of Performance

The Stair Exercises of Choice Used By NBA Pros For A Killer Vertical

How Relevant is Upper Body for Jumping

One Simple Floor Bodyweight Exercise That Will Maximize Your Vertical

How Often Should One Train to Improve Vertical Jump

Bonuses:

6 Additional Audio Interviews Top Jump Training Experts

Dave Schmitz’s Book: Stretching Your Athleticism & Flex Bands for Basketball

Lee Taft’s Body Weight Training Ebook

Ryan Lee’s Smoothies for Athletes Ebook

Virgil Aponte’s Ultimate Stair Exercises for Athletes Ebook

Free Updates to Jump Experts Program

Return Policy / Guarantee:

100% money back.
“I guarantee this is the most comprehensive jump enhancement package ever created. If after 8 weeks you are not absolutely thrilled with this program – for any reason at all – I’ll cheerfully refund your money.”

Customer Feedback;

“I have added 5 inches in 4 weeks and am getting the results that were promised.” – Portion of actual user feedback from e-reviewers.com

“Just wanted to let you know this is a great program. I agree that it is a little long but once you get the hang of it is is hands down the best of all the ones ive seen” – Portion of actual user feedback from e-reviewers.com

Our Summary Report of Customer Feedback

Customers agree that there is a lot of information to absorb. We also found that  to be true.  If you are willing to spend some time sorting through the information and applying one module at a time, your will no doubt get the resuts that you are looking for.

>>Official Jump Experts Website<<

I have spent several years researching programs and products about how to jump higher and increase your vertical. When evaluating a program there are a few key factors that you need to consider to determine whether the program is worth buying. I have outlined some of the factors that I think are most important.

1. Stretch shortening cycle (Plyometrics). All of the muscles in our body react to stretch. Muscles are a lot like springs. With normal movement, a stretch is initiated on a muscle creating a response. That response is a contraction to slow down the movement (deceleration) and then return the body part to a neutral position (acceleration). A good jump program will take advantage of the natural ability of your body to spring back to normal position. One of the best forms of exercise to train the stretch shortening cycle is plyometrics. Your program should include some form of plyometric exercises.

2. Normal movement patterns (biomechanics). If you were trying to jump higher, why would you train your quads using a leg extension machine? The best way to train a movement is to mimic the movement the best you can with resistance. Any program that you consider should stress normal jumping movements.

3. Complex movements / Total body. Jumping is a total body motion. Exercises that increase vertical jumping are going to have to be complex movements. What that means is that you will be using the whole body to create the force you need to get off the ground. You will need to train everything from the arms down to the toes. Every part of your body is necessary to reach your highest vertical jumping ability.

4. Train Fast – Explosive. In order to improve explosive type movements you must train fast. That does not mean that you rush between exercises. It means that when you are jumping, you need to jump with all of your effort, as quickly and explosively as possible. If you are going to use weights, the same principle applies. Research suggests that our body adapts to whatever speed we train at. If you train slowly, you will be strong at slow speeds. If you train fast, you will be strong at high speeds.

5. Multiple directions. Jumping involves more than just a vertical component. You must be strong enough to be able to rapidly change directions. Think about it. Jumping is a rapid change from a forward motion to a vertical motion. You must be able to stop and use the forward momentum that you have gained to propel you vertically. Why do you think you can jump higher when you get a running start versus a stand still vertical jump?

6. Proper landing mechanics. You may be asking: “Why it is important to know how to land when we are talking about jumping?” Good landing technique teaches the body to quickly regain balance. You are not going to want to waste momentum on trying to regain balance when you need to be able to use that energy to propel you vertically. Good landing technique allows you to rapidly go from one jump to the next or change direction quickly.