The other day a few of us were talking about how Olympic lifting helps to increase vertical jump. As Josh Welbourn says “Olympic lifting is like vertical jumping with weight in your hands.”
If you play basketball (or have been boulder hopping in Cougar Canyon lately) and want some inspiration, check out this picture of Valery Brumel kicking a regulation height basketball hoop!
i think Brumel was the greatest high jumper of all time. he was my hero when i was a child. it is so amazing to me that i can find this picture. a long time ago i read that he was able to hit the rim with his foot and i kind of dismissed the idea! low and behold here is the proof!