John Evans, Isaiah Rivera

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Isaiah Rivera, pro dunker, and John Evans discuss anything related to maximizing athletic performance, and in particular, jump training. Strength and conditioning, jumping technique, weight room practices, and general fitness and health tips and advice are shared on this podcast.

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John Evans, Isaiah Rivera

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How To Become An Elastic Jumper 03.04.2024 27:26

Questions covered in today's episode: I’m a very force reliant athlete. Tips for becoming more elastic? More plyos? Your training is good for footballers? Do you still do plyometrics? What are your best tips on how to jump higher? What kind of foods should I be eating when trying to increase my vertical jump and athleticism? Can you explain more about cycles and micro cycles? What keeps you m...

Why not just lift heavy and jump? Ep. 5 02.04.2024 37:54

What THP would do differently if we knew now what we knew then 01.04.2024 20:52

What happens when you get too strong? 29.03.2024 29:47

Training that is TOO advanced 27.03.2024 16:49

What is PFP (Patella Femoral Pain) and how do you fix it? 26.03.2024 20:10

We back for season 4

THPstrength Podcast: Are Chinese Dunkers Better Than Everyone Else? 01.03.2023 1:50:48

How He Trained To Jump 27ft And Ankle Ending Injury: Daniel Bramble 26.02.2023 59:55

Talking With One Of The Most Powerful Humans On The Planet 31.01.2023 1:16:19

Talking with hammer thrower Joe Ellis about his training and how it can help guys trying to improve their vertical leap!

Is Hip Thrust The Best Exercise For Improving Your 1 And 2 Foot Vertical Leap 11.11.2022 24:56

What's up guys! Make sure you like, comment, and subscribe to my youtube channel for the best content on training for vertical leap. This episode goes into a deep dive on the booty blaster 300, the hip thrust. We talk about muscle activity, biomechanics, and the specificity of the movement for one and two foot jumping.

Should you deadlift if you want to improve your vertical? 09.11.2022 36:12

Corrected the episode audio! Sorry guys!

How we increased our verticals by 8 inches 08.11.2022 47:15

How each of us increased out verticals this past year

HOW ISAIAH TESTED A LEGIT 50.5 INCH VERT 07.07.2022 52:12

How Isaiah broke the unofficial world record for vertical leap with a legit 50.5" jump

World Class Long Jumper Shares Details About His JUMP TRAINING: Will Williams 21.06.2022 59:51

ijump_4_you (Will Williams) shares his unique journey into track and field, how dunking fueled his athleticism in track, and some details about training with legendary long jumper Dwight Phillips.

Does Jordan Wesner Have The Longest Distance Dunk Ever? 07.06.2022 53:45

0:00 Jordan's Collegiate Career 8:00 What program helped you jump the highest 15:00 Can you hit 2.30 18:30 Training with THP 20:30 Dunking or High Jump 24:30 Why Can't High Jumpers Dunk Well? 32:00 One vs. Two Foot 39:00 Vert Test for All the High Jumpers? 42:30 Tendon Isaiah Vs. Jordan 46:30 High Jump and growing up playing basketball 53:00 Dunker Speed Jumpers?

This SUPER ATHLETIC 6'9" NBA Prospect Can GRAB The Top Of The Backboard! SZN3 EP3 03.06.2022 53:14

In this episode we interview Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu (@di5ichi on instagram), about how he got his bounce, his upcoming plans, and the world records he plans on breaking.

How Austin Bourque Added 5 Inches To His Vertical Outside Of The Weight Room? SZN3 EP2 01.06.2022 1:01:40

This video features Isaiah Rivera, John Evans, and Austin and goes through how Austin Bourque added multiple inches to his vertical just by modifying his lifestyle.

Season 3, EP1. How Deep Should You Squat To Jump Higher? 01.06.2022 42:59

In this episode we discuss how important squat depth is for jumping higher.

THP 36: Use Accentuated Eccentrics To Jump Higher 10.09.2021 18:52

In today's episode John and Isaiah discuss accentuated eccentrics: what they are and how to use them in a jump training program.

THP 35: Does Adding A Curve To An Approach Make You Jump Higher? 30.03.2021 14:14

In today's episode we cover: Our personal experiences with curving an approach What role a curve plays in a high jump approach Athletes who curve vs. don't curve in their approach General guidelines on how to add a curve

THP 34: Using the push-push to get more in game dunks 23.03.2021 43:35

How to get more in game dunks

THP 33: Can You Jump Higher Off 1 Or 2 Feet? 08.02.2021 38:33

If you'd like to see more content like this, like and subscribe! Also, we'll do doing more Live Q&A's, so check our socials to be notified when we go live. Follow Along : Check our website: THPstrength Check our YouTube Follow us on Instagram: @johnevans_thp | @isaiahrivera1 | @hunter_lapeyre | @austinbourque8 Our Supplements of Choice: Legion -> Use Code " THP " for 20% off for new custome...

THP 32: Interview With THP Athlete CJ (@cj_champion) 06.02.2021 56:31

THP 31: Jump Higher With Your Arms 04.02.2021 37:35

THP 30: Q&A #1 03.02.2021 36:05