Setting Yourself Up for Jumping Success w/ a Perfect Approach... (Video)
Hey Jumpers,
As promised, I've got another quick video for you this week. The topic this time is the approach. When I first started jumping I had no clue what the approach was for. I could jump higher running in circles and then jumping rather than using the "curve" I learned.
Had I known the simple tips I cover is this video, I would have been a lot better a lot sooner.
Also, I wanted to apologize for the site being down for nearly 3 days last week. Lots of frustration from those shenanigans. Anyhow, because of that I wasn't able to get the DVD's ready as I mentioned in the PS of last week's email.
I will have them ready early next week, however. So if you have any interest in those, just head to this link:
http://www.highjumphigher.com/high-jump-videos/
Like I said, though, this newsletter is 100% free and always will be. Those DVDs are just for those looking for a little something extra to help move their jumping up a notch.
Good luck at any meets you have this weekend and see you in another 7 or so days!
Gregg
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Shoes are something I get asked about a lot. While you can absolutely jump in traditional spikes to some point, the harder you plant the bigger risk you have of injury due to the forces placed on the heel that sprint spikes aren't designed for (I once tore the heel out of my shoe before upgrading to high jump spikes). You can still find strap-on J-Heel spikes now and again, but these are my recommend shoes for the 2025 season.
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