Isometrics for Athletes: The Complete Guide - Just Fly Sports
WEBBenefits of Iso’s. The benefits of isometric exercises are many but depend highly on exactly what type of isometric you are doing. The three types of isometrics that I use are, in order of use: extreme isometrics (pulling down into a maximal joint angle), oscillatory isometrics (static holds and releases), and maximal overcoming isometrics. A great example of an “extreme” isometric would ...
Just Fly Sports | Jump Training, Speed Training, and More
WEBIn 2016 the first episode of the “Just Fly Performance Podcast” was released, now a leading source of education in the sports performance field. The evolving mission of Just Fly Sports is focused on teaching athletes to realize their true, innate power, and achieve the highest joy in their training, competition, and in the community. Connect.
Ben Patrick, “Knees Over Toes Guy”, on Building Bulletproof Knees
WEBTimestamps and Key Points. 6:30 Ben’s athletic journey from knee pain, surgeries, and injury to pain-free performance. 12:47 How Ben got started with the “knees over toes” idea with the late Charles Poliquin. 18:40 How it is crucial to bulletproof the ankles and knees as part of a vertical jump training system. 26:31 The four …
Optimal Javelin Flight: Physics and Fixes - Just Fly Sports
WEBFor most objects, the optimal flight angle is 45 degrees. Due to the javelin’s aerodynamics and speed, its release angle should be around 36-40 degrees. This is calculated from the path of the javelin’s center of gravity. For every 3 degrees in difference, there is roughly a 2m difference in distance (with perfect attack angle).
Depth Jump Guide: 8 Rules to Get the Most Out of Depth Jumps
WEBUnlike many “repeat” plyometrics, like tuck jumps or hurdle hops, a depth jump is a “single shot” movement, meaning it focuses on one single, powerful effort, compared to a series of repeated, rhythmic efforts. This is similar to the “single shot” nature of many jumps in sports, such as a volleyball spike, or a dunk in basketball, except now the “drop” can be overloaded, based ...
Javelin Throw Strength Benchmarks - Just Fly Sports
WEBCompetition Level: Standing Long Jump: Standing 3-Jump: Standing 5-Jump: Overhead Backward (5.4kg) Underhand Throw (5.4kg) Overhead Forward (4kg) Overhead Forward (2kg)
Top 5 Plyometric Exercises for Single Leg Jumpers - Just Fly Sports
WEBThe single leg hurdle hop is a staple for advanced single leg jumpers in preparatory periods. 2. Bounding with a Run-In/10 Bounds for Distance. Moving on to number 2 on our list is intense, measured bounding from a running approach. The faster the running start prior to the bounding, the more intense and reactive each bound becomes, and thus ...
5 Keys to Phenomenal Off-Season Training for Track & Field
WEBWhat off-season training for track and field (sprints, jumps, throws) should be: Maximize specific work capacity under mimimal emotional stress. Increase the ability of the athlete to recover between specific event performances. Perfect movement and technique from a cueing and specific strengthening approach.
Joel Smith, MS, CSCS | Just Fly Sports Performance
WEBPrior to California, Joel was a track coach, strength coach and lecturer at Wilmington College of Ohio. During Joel’s coaching tenure at Wilmington, he guided 8 athletes to NCAA All-American performances including a national champion in the women’s 55m dash. In 2011, Joel started Just Fly Sports with Jake Clark in an effort to bring ...
Just Fly Performance Podcast - Just Fly Sports
WEBHosted by Joel Smith, the Just Fly Performance Podcast brings you some of the best information on modern athletic performance available. 430: Bill Hartman and Chris Wicus on Elastic Athletes, Deadlifting, and the Path of Least Resistance. Joel Smith, Just-fly-sports.com, Bill Hartman, Chris Wicus. Today’s podcast features Bill Hartman and ...