Vert Check #1

Yesterday was the first time that I have checked my vert since beginning my training program. It has been 5 weeks. I can definitely notice the increase in strength in my workouts. Because my Volleyball league is off-season right now I can't say if it has helped my volleyball yet. Actually I expect that as I adjust to having a higher vert that there might be a bit of time where my play gets worse. Here are the results of the test: Standing Vert increased by 2.5 inches, run in vert with two foot takeoff increased by 1.5 inches. This makes my levels to 19.5 inches standing and 24.5 with a run in. If I can maintain this progress over the 6 months (26 weeks) I would end up with a standing vert of 29.5 and with a run in 30.5. I doubt that my standing vert will ever get this close to my run in vert. So far I haven’t been doing the plyometrics 2x a week as I am supposed to and I haven’t been doing the jump rope or the isokinetic squats. I have needed more rest days to recover, but as my body strengthens and adapts I am training closer to schedule. In theory, at least, the plyometrics are the most important part of the training, but I also need to build up my strength base, so I am hopeful that I will see even bigger increases in my vert in the months to come.