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Common Myths
Research-based answers to the most repeated jump-training misconceptions.
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COMMON MYTHS
Should Knees Never Pass the Toes? A Myth Explained
Banning forward knee travel is over-generalized, non-specific and can even increase lumbar shear. Here is what to actually watch.
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COMMON MYTHS
Does Jump Training Stunt Growth or Make You Shorter?
No scientific evidence shows strength or plyometric training stunts height. The international consensus says youth training is safe and beneficial.
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COMMON MYTHS
Will Jump Training Make Your Calves and Thighs Bulky?
Jump training's parameters favor neural adaptation and power, not size. Here is why the bulk fear is mostly unfounded.
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COMMON MYTHS
Is Jump Height Genetic? (Can It Be Trained?)
Genetics explain roughly 40–80% of jump variance depending on the population — which means training and environment explain the rest.
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