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Training Progress
Timelines, plateaus, genetics and detraining — how jump progress actually happens.
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TRAINING PROGRESS
How Long Until You See Results From Jump Training?
A realistic vertical jump improvement timeline: what changes at 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks, and why starting level, training quality and recovery decide the pace.
6 min read
TRAINING PROGRESS
How to Break a Jump Training Plateau
A plateau means the body has adapted to the current stimulus. Diagnose the weak link, change the variables, deload and fix recovery.
7 min read
TRAINING PROGRESS
Why Am I Not Improving at Jumping? The 5 Real Causes
Trained for months with no jump gains? The five most common causes of a vertical jump plateau — programming, load management, technique, recovery and measurement — and a simple test to find which one is yours.
7 min read
TRAINING PROGRESS
How Fast Do You Lose Your Jump? The Detraining Timeline
One week off barely costs anything. Eight weeks off costs a lot — but muscle memory brings it back faster than you think.
5 min read