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"Looking For Vertical Jump Strategies To Help You Jump Higher? Find Out How You Can Start Jumping Higher Than You Ever Thought Possible!"

Hi Athletes,

There are many vertical jumping products out there and separating the good products from the bad is almost impossible.  We put the most popular e-book programs through the ringer and ranked them accordingly.  The products were tested by local athletes from summer 2006 through summer 2008.

Final Results
Scoring Breakdown and Full Product Reviews Below

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Can these jump programs really deliver the results they promise?
 
Our tests show that the answer is Yes. You'll be astounded at what a good jump program can do for a player’s athletic ability and vertical.

Reviewer:  Mathew Taum
Testers: Local athletes ranging in age from 14-19.
 
The six programs you will find ranked and reviewed below represent the best that the industry has to offer right now.  We tested several other products, but ultimately found we couldn't recommend them.  The rankings are the result of rigorous testing and careful consideration of all qualities.  The products below are all good, and we are comfortable endorsing all six of them.  In this case, sixth should not be confused with last, as there are several other products that simply did not make it on to the podium.

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Price $138 $67.00 $297 $177 $43.97
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Length 150+Video 400+video  65+  50+
Return Policy 60 Days 60 Days 60 Days 60 Days
Overall Rating 9.1/10 9.3/10 7.5/10 6.7/10
 
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Some athletes are naturally gifted with a great vertical leap, but for most of us, it doesn't come that easy. For most athletes, it takes hard work and dedication to be able to jump as high as they might want to. It's even more important for basketball, soccer and volleyball players to have a really good vertical then it is for, say, a hockey player. Sure there are different drills in each sport you can do to improve your technique, but what if you had a book that was completely dedicated to increasing your vertical jump?

 
So do you want to start jumping as high as them? If you put in the time and effort, there's no doubt that you will be able to, easily. How do you go about training to jump higher? Well there are many vertical jumping programs out there that were made to help athletes just like you jump as high as possible. Some of these programs are flops, and might help you jump an inch higher if you're lucky, and others are really helpful and can completely change your game forever. How do you know which vertical program is good, and which isn't?
 
A good vertical leap program should:

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#1 JumpManual

We get lots of requests from people asking us to review a program they have heard about, or from authors looking to get their program on our site.  However, because this is a crowded field we generally like to stick with well known programs and/or those that multiple users have requested information on.Jump Manual by Jacob Hiller Training Academy is such a program.Read More...

Results: The results were very very good.  The athletes were 3 senior (going into senior year) high school basketball players.  The average gain was 8.5 inches which was the second highest gains seen in our years of testing.  We do feel like this needs to be addressed however.  The 3 athletes who tested this program were all strong, male athletes in peak physical condition (relative to other high school athletes).  While I believe that a sample size of three is large enough to decide if a program is of high-quality and will deliver results (though not unequivocally), we do feel that the high level of athleticism of the testers played a role in the results (though we can not say to what degree, and still believe this to be a quality program).Read More... 

Content: One thing that I have found over the years is that most programs either deliver too much content (with little organization), or not enough (and leave you with more questions than answers).  The programs we reviewed on this page generally have a nice mix of providing you relevant information and multiple training programs, but not so much information that your head is spinning and you give up.  Power Vertical is very much in that mold.  This program is so filled with content all of it can not be listed.There is over 400 pages of programs and info and over 7 hours of MP3’s audio and video to help you understand and conquer all possible obstacles.There are 5 different 8 week vertical programs that differ in technique (including body weight, weights, isometrics, plyometrics, etc…), a nutritional guide, supplement info, and infinite advice, tips and secrets.  The program is written in conjunction with experts with years of experience at all levels including the NBA and NFL.  Depending on what program you choose you are required to train from two to six times a week and depending on your level of fitness the programs can be difficult..Read More... 

This is a training regime that is sport specific.  Many of the other programs do not focus on any movements that are particular to the sport you play.  A volleyball player should not always focus on the same things that a football player would.  The nice thing about Power Vertical is that unlike the other programs all of the sport specific programs are included in your purchase. 

There is a breakdown of the program for off-season, preseason, and in-season.  We have not found this feature in any of the other programs.Read More... 

Value: Jump Manual costs $67. By no means do we think this is cheap, but we do think that it offers a relatively good value.  While the price is $10-$15 higher than some other quality programs the value is created because you get every sport specific routine, clipboard training sheets, great email access to the program developers, and a full money back guarantee. For these reasons we feel comfortable recommending Jump Manual at this price point.Read More... 

Flexibility: There are not as many options in terms of different types of programs as we would like.  Both The Vertical Project and Power Vertical offer more choice in that area.The 5 different programs offer a training program and technique that 99% of athletes will find helpful.It also offers resistance programs for athletes needing to work on strength training and those needing to focus more on flexibility training.  Depending on what you are looking for this is a highly flexible program.Read More... 

Guarantee/Customer Service:  There is a full money-back, 8 week guarantee through Clickbank.  It is also refreshing when you email these companies and a real person, or even the program developer emails you back.  We had no issues with customer service emails being returned in time.Read More... 

Overall:  The athletes training with Jump Manual by Jacob Hiller Training Academy were very impressed with the program, and happy with their results.  We at FindCritics are always pleased with money back guarantees, and good customer service.  Power Vertical offers all of these things and is reasonably priced.  Whats not to like?Read More... 

Web Site: www.JumpManual.com

 

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#2 Vertical Project

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Results:  Testers were three high-school male juniors (2 basketball players, 1 volleyball player) with above average athletic ability.  They each completed the program and all were very impressed with their results.  They gained an average of 10 inches, with one of the testers adding 13 inches, easily the best of all the programs tested. Know More.....

Content:  The 8-15 week program was filled with 400 pages of rich content.  The Material is presented in a professional manner, and the information contained in the e-book and bonuses are both well diagrammed and relevant.  Like all the programs plyometrics is the base but TVP also offers optional pool workouts, cutting edge plyometric routines, isometrics, supplementing information and multiple weight training routines for every level of athlete.  This is a very intensive program, but that should be expected as Luke expects you too put a lot into the program to see the great results he promises.   However users can tailor the program to fit their level of fitness and commitment and still see what can truly be described as flabbergasting results.  If you are serious about adding inches to your vertical leap, and are willing to put in the work, this is definitely the best program on the market.  At first we were skeptical about some of the claims made on the website, however our research shows that Luke Lowry is indeed well-respected in the athletics industry and has worked with many professional athletes competing in a variety of sports.  The Vertical Project has rightfully gained a cult following as it is undoubtedly the best program you can get.  The bottom line is it's expensive, but it works.Know More.....

Value:  The only drawback.  Despite the price, the Value score for “The Vertical Project” is decent.  The program is first-rate, and filled with extras, which explains why the price is way beyond the other programs.  While the cost is obviously the main drawback if it is a real problem for you I suggest you go with another product; however, if you can afford it go with this program because it is the most effective, in-depth, documented and results driven of all the programs reviewed.Know More.....

Flexibility:  Hands down the best.  The workouts are customizable for athletes of different sports and levels, and multiple programs are offered.  One note however, if you are in poor athletic shape you will find that it will take you a while to get to the programs that Luke really believes will add inches.  That said if you play sports at the high school level and up Luke offers multiple programs that will have you seeing dramatic results in only a few weeks.  Although access to a gym will help, it is not necessary.  You can get results without any special facilities.  There are weight training and pool workouts, but these are not absolutely imperative, and are not the core of the program.Know More.....

Guarantee/Customer Service:  We had no problems with customer service.  Emails were returned within a few days and the suggestions and explanations were helpful.  There is an unbelievable guarantee attached to this product as well.  There is a full return policy for any reason, and also a 6 inch in 60 day guarantee or $100 extra in your pocket.  We suggest you keep a detailed log of your performance as you will need this in order to collect on the $100 guarantee.Know More.....

Overall:  With all the extras and the results that the testers showed this should really be rated the the number one product, the only drawback is the price.  Although it is expensive, this program is worth the money and will give you the big-time results you are looking for.

Web Site: Vertical Project

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