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THPStrength

112 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -

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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Episodes

How Long Should Sessions Be For Vertical Jump Gains?

April 22, 2024 22:58 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

How To Get Better At Dunking (The Technical Aspect)

April 19, 2024 18:14 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

In today's podcast I got over how to improve at the technical aspect of dunking.

The Truth About Jumping Higher

April 17, 2024 20:09 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MB

Today Austin and Isaiah talk about what it really takes to make vertical jump progress...

How to Jump Higher for Volleyball

April 16, 2024 21:35 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

How Important Is Deadlift For Jumping Higher?

April 15, 2024 21:27 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Can Olympic Lifts Make You Jump Higher?

April 12, 2024 00:20 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

How To Get Stiffer Tendons

April 10, 2024 22:25 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

If impulse determines jump height, why not maximize time? Ep. 7

April 09, 2024 19:08 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

How To Jump Higher AND Stay Healthy

April 08, 2024 21:32 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Unspoken Understanding All Succesful Elite Athletes Have

April 08, 2024 21:32 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

How Austin Got A 44+ Inch Vertical Off One Foot AND Two Foot

April 06, 2024 19:23 - 28 minutes - 52 MB

Today Austin (IG: @austinbourque) answers your jump training questions! How he jumps so high off one compared to two, what he does on rest days, his weight room numbers, the role mobility plays on his jumping, and more! 

How Often Should You Jump?

April 05, 2024 23:48 - 25 minutes - 46.5 MB

How deep should you squat?

April 04, 2024 17:43 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

How To Become An Elastic Jumper

April 03, 2024 21:34 - 27 minutes - 50.8 MB

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 motivated to keep working on your vertical?  How many THP plans are there? Is it...

Why not just lift heavy and jump? Ep. 5

April 02, 2024 19:58 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

What THP would do differently if we knew now what we knew then

April 01, 2024 22:25 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

What happens when you get too strong?

March 29, 2024 20:48 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Training that is TOO advanced

March 27, 2024 19:38 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

What is PFP (Patella Femoral Pain) and how do you fix it?

March 26, 2024 20:50 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

We back for season 4 

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

February 26, 2023 21:45 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Talking With One Of The Most Powerful Humans On The Planet

January 31, 2023 18:29 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

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

November 11, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

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?

November 09, 2022 17:10 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Corrected the episode audio! Sorry guys!

How we increased our verticals by 8 inches

November 08, 2022 23:06 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

How each of us increased out verticals this past year

HOW ISAIAH TESTED A LEGIT 50.5 INCH VERT

July 07, 2022 01:18 - 52 minutes - 49.2 MB

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

June 21, 2022 19:38 - 59 minutes - 56.3 MB

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?

June 07, 2022 04:03 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

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

June 03, 2022 00:52 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

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

June 01, 2022 19:47 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

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?

June 01, 2022 04:36 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB

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

THP 36: Use Accentuated Eccentrics To Jump Higher

September 10, 2021 19:35 - 18 minutes - 18 MB

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?

March 30, 2021 00:09 - 14 minutes - 14.1 MB

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

March 23, 2021 00:20 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

How to get more in game dunks

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

February 08, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

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 customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers ABOUT OUR PODCAST: If you want to learn how...

THP 32: Interview With THP Athlete CJ (@cj_champion)

February 06, 2021 18:09 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

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 customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers ABOUT OUR PODCAST: If you want to learn how...

THP 31: Jump Higher With Your Arms

February 04, 2021 21:21 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

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 customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers ABOUT OUR PODCAST: If you want to learn how...

THP 30: Q&A #1

February 03, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

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 customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers ABOUT OUR PODCAST: If you want to learn how...

THP 29: Should You Jump Everyday?

February 02, 2021 23:13 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

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 customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers ABOUT OUR PODCAST: If you want to learn how...

THP 28: Interview With Isaiah Edwards

February 01, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

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 customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers ABOUT OUR PODCAST: If you want to learn how...

THP 27: Fixing Your Low Back Pain

January 29, 2021 16:47 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

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 customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers ABOUT OUR PODCAST: If you want to learn how...

THP 26: How Upper Body Training Affects Jump Training

January 28, 2021 19:40 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

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 customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers ABOUT OUR PODCAST: If you want to learn how...

THP 25: Transforming Your Athleticism with Travis Reynolds

January 26, 2021 14:36 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

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 customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers ABOUT OUR PODCAST: If you want to learn how...

THP 24: All About Sprint Mechanics

January 20, 2021 17:16 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

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 customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers ABOUT OUR PODCAST: If you want to learn how...

THP 23: How To Use Pain Scoring To Jump More

January 19, 2021 16:39 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

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 customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers ABOUT OUR PODCAST: If you want to learn how...

THP 22: Nutritional Strategies for Athletes with Chris Barakat

January 15, 2021 18:41 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

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 customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers ABOUT OUR PODCAST: If you want to learn how...

THP 21: When To Use Load Management

January 14, 2021 17:31 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

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 customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers ABOUT OUR PODCAST: If you want to learn how...

THP 20: How To Measure Training Intensity

January 13, 2021 22:40 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

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 customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers ABOUT OUR PODCAST: If you want to learn how...

THP 19: How To Dunk In 45 Days

January 12, 2021 17:38 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

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 customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers ABOUT OUR PODCAST: If you want to learn how...