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CMJ Depth Inconsistency Is Quietly Wrecking Your Power and RSI Comparisons
guides·9 min read

CMJ Depth Inconsistency Is Quietly Wrecking Your Power and RSI Comparisons

A few centimeters of extra dip changes peak power and RSImod more than fitness does. Here's how to standardize CMJ depth and stop chasing noise.

CMJ·countermovement-depth·RSI
RSI Inflated by Short Contact Time: How to Find and Fix the Measurement Error
how to·11 min read

RSI Inflated by Short Contact Time: How to Find and Fix the Measurement Error

A drop jump reads RSI 3.1 with a 0.09s ground contact time that felt nothing like a stiff bounce. Here's why timing-gate error inflates RSI and how to retest.

reactive strength index·RSI·ground contact time
Fixing CMJ Eccentric-Concentric Phase Split Errors From Arm Swing and Unweighting Drift
guides·10 min read

Fixing CMJ Eccentric-Concentric Phase Split Errors From Arm Swing and Unweighting Drift

CMJ phase detection error skews RSI and power output when arm swing or fast unweighting move the eccentric-concentric split. Here's how to catch and fix it.

CMJ·phase-detection·arm-swing
Flight-to-Contact Ratio: Diagnosing Whether a Jump Problem Is Slow Contact or Low Flight
guides·9 min read

Flight-to-Contact Ratio: Diagnosing Whether a Jump Problem Is Slow Contact or Low Flight

RSI dropped, but why? Split flight time from ground contact time to tell slow contact from low flight before you pick a fix.

RSI·flight-time·contact-time
Selecting Drop Height with the Reactive Strength Ratio
guides·9 min read

Selecting Drop Height with the Reactive Strength Ratio

Most athletes drop jump from a height picked by eyeballing a box. Use the reactive strength ratio and a short testing ladder to find yours instead.

reactive strength ratio·RSI·drop jump
10/5 Repeated Jump Test: How to Calculate RSI (Protocol)
how to·8 min read

10/5 Repeated Jump Test: How to Calculate RSI (Protocol)

Want a reliable reactive strength number without force plates? Follow this 10/5 jump protocol: setup, RSI calculation, benchmarks, and reliability data.

reactive-strength-index·RSI·repeated-jump-test
Sport-Specific Power Testing for Basketball Players: Protocols, Norms, and Programming
guides·15 min read

Sport-Specific Power Testing for Basketball Players: Protocols, Norms, and Programming

One vertical jump number will not tell you if a player is game-ready. Covers jump, sprint, change-of-direction tests, RSI norms, and a testing plan.

basketball·power-testing·vertical-jump
How to Improve Vertical Jump Height Fast: A 4-Week IMU-Based Program for +5cm Gains
how to·12 min read

How to Improve Vertical Jump Height Fast: A 4-Week IMU-Based Program for +5cm Gains

This 4-week, IMU-measured jump program combines CMJ, drop jumps, and deployment jumps for an average +5cm gain, tracked at 800Hz — no guesswork needed.

vertical jump·plyometrics·RSI
How to Improve Vertical Leap for Volleyball: A 12-Week IMU-Driven Training Program
how to·12 min read

How to Improve Vertical Leap for Volleyball: A 12-Week IMU-Driven Training Program

Volleyball players plateau because generic jump programs skip attack-specific power. This 12-week plan uses 800Hz IMU testing to target your weak link.

volleyball·vertical jump·plyometrics
How to Test Drop Jump RSI with an IMU: A Standardized Protocol and Interpretation Guide
exercises·12 min read

How to Test Drop Jump RSI with an IMU: A Standardized Protocol and Interpretation Guide

A standardized drop jump RSI testing protocol using an 800Hz IMU. Box height selection, warm-up, execution, and data interpretation explained step.

drop jump·RSI·plyometrics
Force Deck vs IMU: Jump Measurement Accuracy, Metric Agreement, and Field Reality
research·12 min read

Force Deck vs IMU: Jump Measurement Accuracy, Metric Agreement, and Field Reality

A lab-grade force plate and an 800Hz IMU can still disagree on jump height. See the ICC, Bland-Altman limits, and which tool is accurate enough.

force deck·IMU·jump testing
Plyometric Progression Guide: From Beginner to Elite
guides·12 min read

Plyometric Progression Guide: From Beginner to Elite

Jumping to depth jumps too soon invites injury. This 5-stage progression, built on 800Hz IMU data, sets objective pass criteria before you advance.

plyometrics·box jump·depth jump