Do Jump Strength Training Shoes Really Increase Your Vertical Leap?
Jump strength training shoes can be expensive. They range in price from $89 – $149 depending on the manufacturer. So, are they really worth the money? Let’s take a look. Strength shoes are designed with a 1.5″ hard rubber platform attached under the balls of your feet which prevent your heels from directly hitting the ground. This will make your calf muscles have to work harder in any exercise that you perform in them. In reality, I’ll admit that many people DO increase their vertical jump using platform shoes. However, the improvement is because of the drills and exercises they do not by the magic of the shoes. There have been several scientific studies that have compared two focus groups. One group of people using jump strength training shoes and one group without them. Both groups used the exact same training program, and the group without the shoes increased their vertical just as well, if not better than the other group. The workout was provided by the manufacturer. It randomized
