Jump Shoes/Plyometric Shoes

[Steve80]

Has anyone given these a shot? I have heard good things but never known anyone that has used them. I was lookin at the Jumpsole ones they attach to your shoes. I guess they transfer all the weight and work to your calfs which tarjets fast twitch muscle fibers. I was interested in these to increase my vertical leap and 40 yard time. Anyone have any success stories?

[quarry206]

i used them at one time. used them around the house, and walked alittle extra once a week with them, nothing too too much with them.. and i will say my calfs have always been one body part people comment on being massive... as for helping for jumping... i duno, i'm 5'7 so never had plans on dunking anyways

[Squatman51]

i just got done doing them today just started today actually, i think there sweet and help out also..

i did decrease my 40 time .2 like it said i dont no about vertical leap though i can touch the rim of a bball hoop pretty easy when im done hopefully i can dunk!! haha im a little over 6 foot and 245 today so not too bad

[Squatman51]

for increasing vertical leap i think the best thing is olympic lifting with a combination of plyometrics....those olympic lifters have some sick verticals alot of the smaller one have over 40 inch verticals without even training for jumping like football players and such

[mavsluva]

I use them all of the time. I shoot hoops in my driveway several nights a week and when I do, I wear them. I am 5'7 and I can dunk a volleyball. I cannot even get close to palming a basketball, and even if I could, I don't think I could dunk it (quite yet). If you're dilligent in wearing them, I think you'll get some good results.

[Steve80]

Thanks for the info guys. Im trying to increase my leap and 40yard for football. I am trying to decide to go with the jumpsole training, or 24/7 ankle weights. Im not sure which would be more beneificial. Does anyone have any info on this? My thought is ankle weight would be better, because I would be used to being 20 pounds heavier in the legs, this would build alot of strength, and when I take them off I would haul.

[matt50]

i used the jumpsoles about 4 -5 years ago and it did wonders for me....i was 5'10, 160 lbs sr year in high school and i was able to dunk after using them....make sure u do ur plyometric training with them on, and when you are working out ur legs with lunges and squats, keep them on ....it will help

[Doc.Sust]

yeah they helped me alot.i was able to dunk and run alot faster at 5'9. also helped my over all leg strength. also i added in jump rope and the olympic lifts and had evenmore success