# @jaredv68 on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DB7f-2FyN0w
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/26155415-jaredv68-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/2f81d257d5.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-11-04T00:43:20.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Jared Veldheer (@jaredv68) — https://gondola.cc/jaredv68

## Caption

What do athletes really mean when they say they want a higher vertical or quicker first step? 🔽

What they really mean is they want to improve their impulse. 

Impulse is all about the power you can generate in short bursts, and mastering this can be the difference between good and great performance.

In the NFL, we trained for this in several focused ways:
1. Plyometrics: Immediate, explosive movements like box jumps and hurdle hops to develop fast-twitch muscle fibers.
2. Triple Extension Movements: Kettlebell swings, cleans, and snatches are ideal for building full-body explosive power.
3. Sprints & Sled Work: Short sprints (10-30 meters) and sled pushes/pulls condition your legs for forceful push-offs.
4. Loaded Jumps: Holding light dumbbells while jumping helps train speed-focused power.
5. Med Ball Throws: Incorporate both overhead and rotational throws to teach rapid power generation in multiple planes.
6. Reactive Drills: Depth jumps are crucial for developing reactive strength to respond post-impact.

Training these elements is essential for boosting your vertical and accelerating your first step. Stay committed to improving your impulses and become the flash.

#AthleteTraining #VerticalJump #FirstStepQuickness #ImpulseTraining #Plyometrics #TripleExtension #SledPush #SpeedTraining #ExplosivePower #MedBallThrows #ReactiveStrength #NFLTraining #SportsPerformance #AthleteDevelopment #StrengthAndConditioning

## Stats

- **Views:** 9,113
- **Likes:** 967
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- **Comments:** 11

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Grit | @GritPlayer | https://gondola.cc/GritPlayer | Media Production Company |
| Jared Veldheer | @jaredv68 | https://gondola.cc/jaredv68 | Client |

## Tags

sportsperformance, athletedevelopment, reactivestrength, firststepquickness, sledpush, athletetraining, strengthandconditioning, tripleextension, speedtraining, plyometrics, impulsetraining, medballthrows, nfltraining, verticaljump, explosivepower

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