DROP JUMPS Drop Jumps are an effective movement in the Shock Method within the Plyometric Continuum to build elastic power and resiliency. When performed correctly, the drop jumps helps to improve vertical power output by incorporating an increased eccentric stress on the body, and so improving the potential for concentric output. Here we have WSSC Athlete Crystal showing us how to correctly demonstrate a drop jump. In the first clip, we see there is prolonged ground contact time (decreased reac

TESTING DROP JUMPS When looking at reactive strength, there are few tests that are more effective than the Drop Jump. The aim is to jump as high and as fast as you can after stepping off a box or block. Your score of reactive strength index (RSI) is determined by how high you get divided by the time you spend on the ground. This is a great measure when looking at performance, power and rehabilitation, and is often used as a metric to determine return to sport status. If you want to get your RSI

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