Have a 40” vertical jump

Item #1: Incomplete

30 November 2011

BlindBiker.com has been very low on my list of priorities lately. Certain circumstances have arisen which have caused me to refocus my priorities. I’m going to have to push this blog to the sidelines in the meantime. It’s not over for the BlindBiker. I’m just on sabbatical, indefinitely.  

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Item #1: Day Fifteen (Progress Report)

15 November 2011

It’s the halfway point of my first challenge, trying to achieve a 40” vertical jump in 30 days time… So, how have I been doing?  Not well. If I had to grade myself, I would give myself a C-. Why such a low grade? Before I begin, I must say that I am extremely hard on [...]

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Item #1: Day Four (Stuck in Bed)

4 November 2011

(Update: 11.08.11) How did I end up stuck in bed? Let me give you the day-by-day breakdown. DAY ONE: On the first of November, after I measured my vertical jump, I did some heavy weight lifting. Before I go even further, let me say that I have ALWAYS hated working out my lower body. Squats [...]

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Item #1: Day One (First Jump)

1 November 2011

The Numbers Height: 6’5” Weight: 177 pounds Body Fat %: 14.6 Vertical Jump: 22” (no-step) 23” (one-step) Game Plan The average man has a vertical leap of 19.5 inches. My vertical leap is only 22” (no-step), and I am appalled. I am only slightly above average. In order to reach my goal, I need to [...]

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3 Steps to Increase Vertical Jump

1 November 2011

Question: How can I jump higher? Answer: Increase the power in your lower body. Jumping power consists of three essential elements: strength, flexibility, and speed. To increase your vertical jump, apply the steps below into your lower body workouts. Step One: Increase Lower Body Strength A key factor in a person’s ability to jump is [...]

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