55 inches is just not happening. Do you know how damn hard it is (almost entirely impossible) to increase your vertical by EVEN AN INCH after reaching a 40 inch vertical, let alone the 50.5 inch vertical that Rivera has
The lower back will always be the limiting factor when it comes to squatting and deadlifting and I’ve heard of people going way down on the weight and not maxing out at all on them and working specifically on targeting their lower back with good mornings, rdls, and doing ssb squats with sub maximal weight focusing on quads and PR’ing their squat or deadlift by a good amount. Alex leonidas did this don’t remember the exact number but he put on a good amount on his good mornings by micro loading over the course of months and his max squat and deadlift went up by a LOT
I actually tried Belt squat for the first time and seemed manageable to get 405 for 5 reps full depth. I have too many issues with arthritis to train jumping or plyometrics but just for health, seems like the belt squat is excellent for avoiding back pain. Will try 455 next time, guessing the mechanism itself weighs 45lbs which I really have no idea.
@ I always did high bar squats because they felt more natural to me but I see a few of the pro dunkers switch to the front squat on occasion and they always felt funny to me. Felt less natural if that makes sense.
I assume its the same as with (most)fitness influencers, if your success/salary directly depends on having a physical edge over the competition its a logical step to accept the health risk in order to achieve your dream career.
isaiah, i do not have access to a vertimax, or anything like that. i have dumbbells, and a basketball hoop, that’s pretty much it. can you give me a recommendation for a workout split i can do?
@@mauricec9848 The crash mats are actually mine - they don't mind us using the turf if we are respectful and don't throw the weight down, generally. They removed one of the platforms and now they are the remaining one are at a deficit or really slick for cleans and jerks so we use the turf!
Relax-they’re oly bumper plates They’re made to be dropped from overhead onto a wooden Olympic lifting platform so I don’t think the soft turf is gonna mess with them too much
What’s crazy is Isaiah does this in Jordan 10s 😂 but curious if you’d lift more using your Romaleos or any lifting shoe as well as lifting on a hard surface like a platform. You would think the turf you’re on and Jordan soles having some give that it’s taking some energy transfer away. Try it out next PR attempt session and see if it makes a difference. Could be 325-30?!
I just don't understand how you're not putting on tons of weight from muscle gained? Anytime I do a training cycle of heavy 1-5 rep type of training my legs explode in size and weight.
Hmm. Don't confuse strength with weigths! True strength is about force from the MTU and not the lifting numbers! You also may use strength in relation to your BW! I know you know that already bout most people watching this don't! The PC benefits mostly because of high concentric poweroutputs in a key joint angles (position) but not because of eccentric strength demands. Maybethe PC has positive effects on the endocrine system by raising anabolic hormones.
@@IamPapas im not sure. In a properly executed clean you catch the bar at the highest point. So there is hardly a downward momentum. Maybe one inch but that's nothing in comparison to loaded depth jump/drop! I think we miss a clean because of not pulling high enough and/or having a bad front rack position (rounded upper back. No shoulder shelf). The clean is caped by someone's front squat strength. But there are very rare situations where athletes can powerclean more than they could front squat.
@@Leonidas-eu9bb Generally, but because we don't do full cleans my guys almost always lower too fast and let it crash- which I am actually okay with lol. Especially as weights go up and they are right at paralel- generally oly guys just go to a full at that point. Ever try NOT full cleaning when it gets to peak power clean weights? It's a bit awkward because of the high eccentric forces
55 inches we will be there no matter what
a lil bit of a reach but keep the dream comingg 🎉🎉🎉
55 inches is just not happening. Do you know how damn hard it is (almost entirely impossible) to increase your vertical by EVEN AN INCH after reaching a 40 inch vertical, let alone the 50.5 inch vertical that Rivera has
@@demo99772Maybe not now, maybe in a hundred years.. everything seems impossible at first but humans make everything possible 💪
@@demo99772 you won't be there
@110countries ur delusion is out of this world
Extremely impressive. Congratulations my guy!! Very inspiring.
Dude, slow down in the first pull and then make full use of the triple extension in the second pull and try to keep the bar close to your body.
The lower back will always be the limiting factor when it comes to squatting and deadlifting and I’ve heard of people going way down on the weight and not maxing out at all on them and working specifically on targeting their lower back with good mornings, rdls, and doing ssb squats with sub maximal weight focusing on quads and PR’ing their squat or deadlift by a good amount. Alex leonidas did this don’t remember the exact number but he put on a good amount on his good mornings by micro loading over the course of months and his max squat and deadlift went up by a LOT
Great!! Keep up the good work.
What are those?? John needs to retire those shoes immediately 😂
You're so right. I went to get another pair and I couldn't find a new pair :(
@@JohnEvans 😂Which probably means you've been using them for so many years that they don't make them anymore :P
I actually tried Belt squat for the first time and seemed manageable to get 405 for 5 reps full depth. I have too many issues with arthritis to train jumping or plyometrics but just for health, seems like the belt squat is excellent for avoiding back pain. Will try 455 next time, guessing the mechanism itself weighs 45lbs which I really have no idea.
belt squat is not even close to the load of an actual squat
Strength always seems to jump up before he tests a pr it’s coming
I’m curious as to why you would switch to hack squat, front squat or belt squat versus back squat or does it even matter which one?
he doesnt do back squats as much because of load management on his back
@ I always did high bar squats because they felt more natural to me but I see a few of the pro dunkers switch to the front squat on occasion and they always felt funny to me. Felt less natural if that makes sense.
@@mgo4917 exercise variation
it's also nice to change things up from time to time for the sake of variety, the adaptations physically are better and it's easier mentally
did john get injured badly in the past? it doesn’t seem like he has a very good vertical for how much he trains and the weights he hits
Many times, friend - part of learning so I can help all of my athletes!
“Not expecting anything”
power cleaning on turf is pretty bad, no?
Can’t tell if you are using hook grip or not with these but if you aren’t you would be crushing these with some lifting straps
plates bump sound repeat after repeat can you decrease the volume it can be really hard to hear you
I got a question about peds in the dunking world is it prominent do you guys get tested?
I assume its the same as with (most)fitness influencers, if your success/salary directly depends on having a physical edge over the competition its a logical step to accept the health risk in order to achieve your dream career.
They’d be using them, especially if there’s cash prizes or world record jumps involved.
isaiah, i do not have access to a vertimax, or anything like that. i have dumbbells, and a basketball hoop, that’s pretty much it. can you give me a recommendation for a workout split i can do?
Can I just ask how come you clean on turf does the facility not get pissed about damaging the turf?
I would think so. The provided crash cushions, used by guy next to him, would serve as an indicator.
@@mauricec9848stop yappin
@@mauricec9848 The crash mats are actually mine - they don't mind us using the turf if we are respectful and don't throw the weight down, generally. They removed one of the platforms and now they are the remaining one are at a deficit or really slick for cleans and jerks so we use the turf!
How much time do u rest between sets? I usually do like 2 minutes.. It’d great to know
How do you guys like the OVR velocity tracker?
How fast are you?
And this is why the bars and plates are always fucked up lol. Do it on the platform man I know they have one.
Relax-they’re oly bumper plates
They’re made to be dropped from overhead onto a wooden Olympic lifting platform so I don’t think the soft turf is gonna mess with them too much
What’s crazy is Isaiah does this in Jordan 10s 😂 but curious if you’d lift more using your Romaleos or any lifting shoe as well as lifting on a hard surface like a platform. You would think the turf you’re on and Jordan soles having some give that it’s taking some energy transfer away. Try it out next PR attempt session and see if it makes a difference. Could be 325-30?!
Wondering the same thing
Why hack squat over barbell squat?
Back pain
Isn’t it kind of dangerous to let the bar ride you down if you can’t do the weight
Not expecting nothing crazy:
*Proceeds to hitting the best dunk of all time (BTB->BTL)*
Damn foo
I just don't understand how you're not putting on tons of weight from muscle gained? Anytime I do a training cycle of heavy 1-5 rep type of training my legs explode in size and weight.
Eat less
predicting u max out at 54.5, 56 if u get on steroids
What make you think he isnt already🤔
I can imagine u hack squatting 1000lbs in the future 😂
Do you think steroids could help you add more inches to your vertical?
They might already have.
damnn
We need to know your DIET !!!!!!
It’s honey bunches of oats lol
Honey bunches of Oats
Hmm. Don't confuse strength with weigths! True strength is about force from the MTU and not the lifting numbers! You also may use strength in relation to your BW! I know you know that already bout most people watching this don't!
The PC benefits mostly because of high concentric poweroutputs in a key joint angles (position) but not because of eccentric strength demands. Maybethe PC has positive effects on the endocrine system by raising anabolic hormones.
There’s intense peak eccentric forces on the catch of the clean
There’s intense peak eccentric forces on the catch of the clean
@@IamPapas im not sure. In a properly executed clean you catch the bar at the highest point. So there is hardly a downward momentum. Maybe one inch but that's nothing in comparison to loaded depth jump/drop! I think we miss a clean because of not pulling high enough and/or having a bad front rack position (rounded upper back. No shoulder shelf). The clean is caped by someone's front squat strength. But there are very rare situations where athletes can powerclean more than they could front squat.
@@Leonidas-eu9bb Generally, but because we don't do full cleans my guys almost always lower too fast and let it crash- which I am actually okay with lol. Especially as weights go up and they are right at paralel- generally oly guys just go to a full at that point. Ever try NOT full cleaning when it gets to peak power clean weights? It's a bit awkward because of the high eccentric forces