@fred_duncan: How do you increase explosive strength once basic jumping is no longer enough? That’s where Verkhoshansky placed depth jumps, not as general plyometrics, but as Shock Method exercises. The goal was to introduce a sharp external force via a prescribed drop height and demand an immediate, forceful take off. When used correctly, this method produced large increases in explosive strength, with smaller but meaningful changes in maximal strength. But those outcomes only occurred when height, volume and timing were controlled. That’s the part most people miss. Depth jumps aren’t meant to be super high volume or done in fatigued states They weren’t meant to be early stage And they weren’t meant to be copied without context. They belong later in development, once general strength, jumping ability, and tissue tolerance are already in place. Used there, they act as a powerful stimulus. This is why advanced methods don’t work in isolation. They work inside a system. If you want to understand when exercises like this actually make sense, how to progress toward them safely, and how they fit into a complete speed and explosive strength framework - Speed Kills – advanced sprint and explosive strength development. Full ebook & 8 week program - Strength x Speed – build strength, muscle, and power without misusing advanced methods. A great program for those who aren’t competitive athletes but want to lift, sprint and jump - 1-on-1 consults or custom programming – individualized programming or phone calls to help build decisions for athletes and coaches #plyometrics #plyometricstraining #plyometrictraining #speedtraining #jumphigher

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