Why Your Vertical Jump Isn’t Improving

Why Your Vertical Jump Isn’t Improving

If your athlete is squatting heavier but their vertical hasn’t changed, this article is for you.

Vertical jump is not just about leg strength.

It’s about force direction and nervous system timing.

The Three Missing Components

1. Ankle stiffness

2. Elastic storage and release

3. Neurological synchronization

Most programs focus only on muscle.

We focus on system integration.

Why Squats Alone Don’t Transfer

Heavy squats build slow strength.

Vertical jump requires:

• Rapid force development
• Coordinated hip extension
• Efficient triple extension sequencing

Without sequencing, force dissipates.

The Evaluation Process

At Legacy Performance Institute, we measure:

• Ground contact timing
• Force direction
• Hip-ankle synchronization
• Broad jump carryover

Then we program precisely.

Call to Action

If vertical jump is stagnant, guessing won’t fix it.

Assessment will.

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