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If
you want to radically increase your athletes' vertical jump and lower
their 40' times
VertiMax
is the answer !
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"Light-Load
High-Speed" training is a MUST! It is now
known to make a greater and more transferable impact on
acceleration-based competitive moves than any other type
of training, and VertiMax
is the best Light-Load High-Speed training system ever designed!
It
is a necessary integral part of any functional speed program.
(If you're still only doing plyo and heavy resistance, standby
for new results!) The
quotes below - from respected exercise physiology journals,
align with the results of other studies and confirm the value of
conducting light-load high-speed training.
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“It
is clear that strength adaptations are greatest when
resistive exercises are performed in a velocity specific
manner. High-velocity, low-load training is related to
an ability to produce force quickly. High velocity
resistive exercise results in specific high-velocity
adaptations and should be employed when attempting to
enhance high speed movement.”
American
College of Sports Medicine Journal - Sept 2001:
Lee E. Brown
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“The
correlation between increases in strength through
training, and improvements in speed performance, depends
on the degree to which the resistive training is
velocity specific”
Physiological
Testing of the High Performance Athlete - 1982
MacDougal, Wenger and Green
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For
a better understanding of the added contribution VertiMax makes,
please
take a look at the power equation and four graphs below.
POWER
= [FORCE] X [VELOCITY]
FORCE
= Muscular Strength while VELOCITY = Time Rate of Muscle
Contraction
To
improve his speed, an athlete must increase his ability to
produce power. The equation above tells us that to improve power
an athlete must increase either the [FORCE] or the [VELOCITY]
elements of the power equation, or both elements simultaneously.
When training to maximize both the FORCE and VELOCITY elements
of the power equation, the graphs below will indicate how
VertiMax outperforms either plyometrics or weight training
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TRAINING
VELOCITY
Plyometrics
implements high velocity no load training to improve the
VELOCITY element of the power equation, while weight
training implements a low velocity high load resistance
to improve the FORCE or strength element of the power
equation. The red line on this graph indicates that
training velocities are highest for plyometric training
where no resistance is applied to the athlete, while
training velocities are slowest for heavy weight
training.
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TRAINING
FORCE
Because
plyometric training implements a high velocity no load
methodology, the muscle contraction rate or VELOCITY
element of the power equation is increased more than
the FORCE or strength element due to the fact that
there is no added training resistance. Heavy weight
training increases the FORCE or strength element of
the power equation, but since training velocities are
greatly reduced due to the mass of weights, the
VELOCITY element will not have a significant gain.
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THE
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Vertimax
training resistance is generated using zero-inertia
elastic mechanisms (no mass to overcome). An athlete
training against 80 pounds of resistance applied by
VertiMax can initiate much faster than an athlete
training against 80 pounds of steel weights. With
VertiMax, athletes don't have to sacrifice the
benefit of high velocity training when adding a training
load. They can still train at near plyometric speeds
with significant strength developing resistance.
This is what makes VertiMax a uniquely beneficial
protocol. It is by function and definition the system
exercise physiologists say we should be using to develop
speed.
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COMPARING
FOR OPTIMUM POWER DEVELOPMENT
VertiMax's
ability to keep training velocities near plyometric
speeds with applied resistance give it a marked
advantage for simultane-ously developing both the
VELOCITY and FORCE elements of the power equation. The
end result with VertiMax is more power deployment at
high velocities and a faster more explosive athlete! As
the chart indicates, VertiMax provides a larger
overall FORCE and VELOCITY improvement relative to
either plyometric and weight training.
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GRAPH
SUMMARY:
Plyometrics
and weight training are necessary. (You've got to do your cone drills
and your power cleans.) However, with these alone you can't achieve the
maximum in speed improvements. To maximize speed performance you
need to include "Low-Load, Velocity-Specific" training! This
type training provides both high velocity training as well as loading to
optimize power development for high-velocity adaptations. VertiMax
is the premier tool to provide
low load velocity specific training. Standby for great results!
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1)
VertiMax training resistance remains
relatively constant throughout the
entire exercise movement which
optimizes strength adaptations
specifically to enhance high speed
movement!
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Conventional
Systems
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The
VertiMax System
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Conventional
systems attach short elastic bands
directly to the platform. This causes
the resistance to drop markedly when
lowering into the jump initiation
position, and increase exponentially
during the upward leaping movement.
(Giving the familiar slack cords at
the bottom and that unnatural
yank-back at the top). Such designs
are ineffective because they fail to
apply effective loading through the
complete jumping motion and disrupt
balance when attempting
sports-specific movements.
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With
VertiMax, four 16-ft cords retract
down through the platform, and coil
around 16 pulleys under the platform.
This patented design fully loads the
athlete in the low squat position, and
then maintains this same level of
resistance all the way to the top of
the jump. No slack cords at the bottom
and no yank-back at the top! More
importantly the non-varying force
applied throughout the entire movement
optimizes strength adaptations
specifically to enhance high speed
movement.
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2)
VertiMax maintains a true
'center-of-the-earth' gravity vector during
lateral movement which preserves balance and
natural jumping mechanics. This feature
allows athletes to jump more vigorously
against resistive loads leading to a superior
training response
Conventional
Systems
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The
VertiMax System
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The
above animation shows a typical
conventional system where the cords
are tied to a fixed position on the
platform. When an athlete jumps off
center or moves laterally the cords
don't move with them. Thus, an
unnatural horizontal force which
doesn't act straight down on the
athlete like gravity occurs. The
lateral force will significantly
disrupt balance prohibiting the
athlete from leaping against any
applied resistance with maximum
effort. If training with maximum
effort is inhibited, obtaining a
maximum strength gain from the
exercise will also be inhibited.
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The
above animation shows the contribution
of the patented VertiMax Hip Trackers.
The Hip Trackers mounted under the
platform pivot with athletes when they
jump off center or move laterally on
the platform. This pivoting (tracking)
allows the cords to move with the
athlete to preserve their balance by
better simulating the natural
direction of gravity which is straight
down! With better balance the athlete
can jump with more effort against any
resistance they choose and thus better
develop strength for improved
explosive performance.
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1.
The Capability to do Free-Form,
Sports-Specific Training
In
addition to basic moves that can be
done on the VertiMax (as shown in the
first three photos), VertiMax can be
used to replicate required sports
moves, such as: catching, blocking,
throwing, etc., for maximum transfer.
2.
Improved Exercise
Balance through Lateral
Control Devices.
A built-in tracking system
reduces the destabilizing
back-to-center (slingshot
effect) of conventional
trainers by allowing
resistance bands to follow the
athlete as he moves forward,
backwards or diagonally across
the training area. The
additional stability and
balance allows athletes to
perform more complex
sports-specific movements. The
animation to the right
demonstrate the function and
range of the VertiMax Hip
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Stability
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3.
Hundreds of Resistance
Settings.
Hundreds of resistance levels
can be set in a matter of
seconds - without changing or
adding any components.
Resistance bands can be
retracted or extracted from
the sides of the platform to
set varying resistance levels
for specific routines or
individual athletes.
Cam
cleats on the platform edge
are used to lock the
resistance bands in place
after each adjustment. A
Calibration Chart comes with
each VertiMax so athletes may
know the how many pounds of
resistance are represented by
the various 'settings' marks.
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4.
Free Form Hip Flexor Training.
Left and right hip flexor
attachments provide an
effective means to increase
the strength, speed and
stamina of this area. Fast
thigh recovery is a critical
factor for many athletes
(especially, sprinters,
skaters, and running backs).
With VertiMax, hip flexor use
is free-form and not
restricted to an exact
vertical plane or a fixed
radius (like most hip flexor
gym equipment). Athletes can
replicate low, forward, or
cross body moves that are
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5.
The Largest Training Area of
Any Platform Trainer.
The
standard 'Collegiate' size
platform has a 12 sq. ft.
exercise area (mat). The
larger 'Pro' size platform has
a 16 sq. ft. exercise area.
Athletes can safely perform
one and two step
sports-specific movements such
as lunges and foot drills.
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6.
The Safest Landings of any
System.
VertiMax implements a
two-tiered impact dampening
system, including a super Plyo
Mat (endorsed by the USA Jump
Rope Assoc.), and eight shock
absorbers under the platform.
The dual impact dampening
system is one more example
that both performance and
safety are important to
VertiMax. (The last thing you
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7.
VertiMax Stays Grounded During
Use.
There's no need to have two
people hold it down or pile
dumbbells on top, because:
(a). It's heavy enough that it
rarely lifts, (b) there are
large suction devices on the
bottom of each leg to keep it
grounded when in use on a hard
surface, and (c) if it is used
on a carpeted surface (and the
suction devices are
ineffective) there are
weight-plate retaining lock
studs on the undersurface of
the platform, onto which you
can easily attach standard gym
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8.
It's Portable!
VertiMax arrives completely
assembled, with permanently
attached side-facing wheels.
Move it around the weight room
or roll it out on the gym
floor. If space is limited,
one person can easily tilt it
up onto its side, roll it to a
closet or storage area, and
lean it against a wall where
it will only take up six
inches of floor space.
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Model
# 1 - The Four-Cord "V4"
Lower Body Training System
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The
simultaneous straightening of the hip, knee, and ankle
joints is referred to as the "triple
extension."
It is the fundamental athletic move and provides the
force for acceleration, separation, and elevation. It
is the capability that distinguishes one athlete from
another on the field of play. The V4 is our
basic four-cord training system. Although numerous
exercises are suggested, doing just our three basic
jumps on the V4 will radically increase an athlete's
ability to accomplish the "triple extension,"
and make an immediate and measurable improvement in any
acceleration-based competitive move. As with all
VertiMax models, hundreds of resistance settings are
immediately available.
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Model
# 2 - The Six-Cord "V6"
Total Body Training System
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The
six-cord V6 is an upgrade of the V4, in that it has two
more topside resistance bands located on either end of
the platform. Two rotating pulley assembles mounted
to the platform surface allow a 5th and 6th band to be
attached to the ankles for numerous sports specific leg
and foot movements, such as kicking, hurdling, etc. Most
trainers attach 5th & 6th cords to the hands so that
athletes can experience a loading to the arms and
shoulders while at the same time doing lower body
reactive power training. This total body involvement
further raises the vertical jump and first step
quickness results achieved with the V4. (All
exercises that could be done on the V4 can also be done
on the V6. When felt appropriate, coaches can opt to
use or not to use the two additional cords.)
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Model
# 3 - The Six-Cord "V6Plus"
Multi-Vector Training System
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The
V6Plus is an upgrade to the V6. It contains the same two
new platform surface cords, however the two rotating
pulley assemblies can now slide on a tracking system
allowing coaches and trainers to select a wide variety
of anchor points for the surface cords. As the photo
on the left indicates, the red resistance bands have
been anchored behind the athlete as opposed to the side
of the athlete as shown with the V6 photo (above -
left). The pulleys can be anchored at 40 different
locations, each providing a new resistance vector that
can be applied to the athlete. This capability allows
athletes to train against the most appropriate vectors
for their specific sports position requirements. This
feature further improves training results by stimulating
more efficient performance enhancement adaptations that
transfer more effectively to the field of play.
(All exercises that could be done on the V6 can also be
done on the V6Plus.)
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Model
# 4 - The Eight-Cord "V8Plus"
Multi-Vector Training System
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The
V8Plus is an upgrade to the V6Plus. Instead of
just two platform surface cords, the V8Plus has
a seventh and eighth cord that can also be
attached to the athlete. As can be seen in
this photo there are actually 8 individual
resistance bands attached to the athlete while
running in place for the specific exercise
shown. There are virtually
hundreds of exercises that can be performed on
the V8Plus unit. Each set of topside cords
has a different range of resistance levels that
can be set allowing coaches to work with an even
wider range of athletes. They can quickly rotate
large male athletes, female athletes, youth
athletes, and even re-hab clients across the
platform. (All exercises that could be done on
the V6Plus can also be done on the V8Plus.)
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Compact
Size
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Elite
Size
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Each VertiMax
unit purchased will include one waist harness and one set of hip
flexor attachments. V6 and V8 units will include an
additional set of Palm Grip harnesses so resistance bands may be
attached to the hands.
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Waist
belt included with all VertiMax purchases
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Hip
flexor set included with all VertiMax purchases
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Palm
Grip set included with all V6 & V8 purchases
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A
Thirty- three Page Users Manual outlining
the proper usage of the equipment, information on training
protocols in general, and VertiMax training in conjunction
with heavy resistance and plyometric training.
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A
Training Video demonstrating the VertiMax training
jumps and jump training techniques.
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Great
Starter Programs: Designed for coaches challenged
to build a winning sports program, for professional speed
trainers tasked to produce new personal bests for
world-class athletes, and for highly competitive individual
athletes dedicated to improving their vertical jump and 40'
times.
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A
comprehensive Two-Year Unlimited Free Replacement
Warranty on all mechanical and support components.
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When
it comes to developing Lower Body Reactive Power,
VertiMax will do more for your athletes than any other
training system. Don't miss the opportunity to
distinguish yourself and your program.
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Read
these viewing instructions before continuing:
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Clicking
on any picture in the left hand column will open up a popup
video showing the athlete performing the exercise.
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A
green check next to any of the four VertiMax models listed
in the center column indicates the exercise pictured in the
adjacent left hand column can be performed on those specific
models that are checked.
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1)
Level 1 Vertical Jump Training - All four VertiMax models
allow an athlete to attach two or four resistance bands to the
waist belt (after adjusting the training resistance) and execute
explosive jumping movements. The "quarter quick"
and "full quick" jumps pictured below are the
recommended jump depths to lower to before exploding upward
while training.
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Level 1 Hip Flexor Training - For this exercise the
athlete attaches one resistance band to the back of each of
their legs. The athlete then performs high knee drives
while either standing or running in place. The athlete may
repeatedly drive with the same leg for one set and then switch
to the other leg for a set or they may alternate legs on each
successive leg drive.
Clicking
on the photo to the left will show you the exercise motion!
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Level 2 Hip Flexor Training with Step Up - This
exercise is the same as the Level 1 Hip Flexor Training shown
above. However, the athlete utilizes a step up for this
exercise to allow the hip flexor to work through a larger range
of motion.
Clicking
on the photo to the left will show you the exercise motion!
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4)
Scissors Jump/Split Jump - The
scissors jump is identical to that of the split jump. However,
at the apex of the jump, reverse the position of the legs, that
is, front to back and back to front. Switching the legs occurs
in midair, and you must do it quickly before landing. Upon
landing in multiple-response (MR) mode, repeat the jump, again
reversing the position of the legs. Emphasize attaining maximal
vertical height and leg speed in this exercise.
Clicking
on the photo to the left will show you the exercise motion!
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Dead Lift - All
VertiMax units allow athletes to attach a ridged bar to the
resistance bands in each tracking unit. This allows
athletes to perform a standard lift from the squatted position
up to the standing position. Note that constant resistance
will be applied to the bar right down to ground level (This can
not be accomplished with barbells). It is also important
to note that the user does not have to deal with any significant
mass or inertia while performing the exercise movement.
Clicking
on the photo to the left will show you the exercise motion!
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Shot Put - Explosive - Athletes
can perform a simultaneous hip & shoulder rotation plus an
arm thrust very similar to the shot put motion. This
exercise allows athletes to work against a constant,
"inertia free" resistance while performing a very high
speed rotational and thrusting movement. Again, since
there is very little mass associated with the resistance
applied, the athlete can accelerate at very high velocities
while training with VertiMax and thus more effectively develop
speed strength.
Clicking
on the photo to the left will show you the exercise motion!
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Arm Drive with Stability Ball - A high velocity
arm drive (rearward pull) can be performed utilizing a stability
ball standard to support the opposite hand providing stability
for the upper torso.
Clicking
on the photo to the left will show you the exercise motion!
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8)
Upper Body (Rotational- Shoulders) - VertiMax also allows
athletes to strengthen numerous muscle gr | |
