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How to Test Lower Body Stiffness with an IMU Sensor
how to·13 min read

How to Test Lower Body Stiffness with an IMU Sensor

Learn how to test lower body stiffness using an IMU sensor with validated hop and drop jump protocols for sprint, jump, and injury risk assessment.

leg-stiffness·imu-testing·spring-mass-model
Ground Contact Time in Plyometric Training: How to Measure and Minimize It
exercises·8 min read

Ground Contact Time in Plyometric Training: How to Measure and Minimize It

Discover how to measure and reduce ground contact time in plyometric drills to maximize reactive strength, speed, and sport performance with IMU-based testing.

ground-contact-time·plyometrics·reactive-strength
Depth Drop Reactive Strength Progression: 8-Week RSI Development
exercises·10 min read

Depth Drop Reactive Strength Progression: 8-Week RSI Development

8-week depth drop progression for RSI development. Drop heights, contact time targets, landing mechanics, and PoinT GO IMU tracking.

depth-drop·rsi·plyometrics
How to Perform Drop Jump RSI Test: Finding Optimal Height
how to·8 min read

How to Perform Drop Jump RSI Test: Finding Optimal Height

Complete protocol for the drop jump RSI test: box height selection, execution cues, normative benchmarks, and how to find each athlete's optimal drop height

drop-jump·RSI·reactive-strength
How to Accurately Measure RSI with Drop Jumps
how to·9 min read

How to Accurately Measure RSI with Drop Jumps

Learn to accurately measure Reactive Strength Index using drop jumps. Optimal drop heights, flight-time calculation, norms by sport, and PoinT GO sensor

rsi·drop-jump·reactive-strength
How to Train Reactive Strength for Athletes
how to·9 min read

How to Train Reactive Strength for Athletes

Train reactive strength with drop jumps, ankle stiffness drills, and progressive overload. Includes RSI targets, 8-week plan, and measurement protocols.

reactive-strength·plyometrics·RSI
Reactive Strength Index (RSI) Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters
research·8 min read

Reactive Strength Index (RSI) Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters

RSI measures jump height divided by ground contact time. Learn what norms mean, how to test correctly, and which drills move the number.

RSI·reactive-strength·plyometrics
Plyometric Training Guide: Programming for Power & Speed
guides·12 min read

Plyometric Training Guide: Programming for Power & Speed

Complete plyometric training guide for athletes and coaches. Covers intensity classification, programming progressions, volume guidelines, and...

plyometrics·jump-training·power-development
Reactive Strength Index (RSI): What It Is & How to Improve It
guides·10 min read

Reactive Strength Index (RSI): What It Is & How to Improve It

Understand reactive strength index (RSI) — what it measures, how to calculate it, normative values by sport, and proven training methods to improve RSI for...

RSI·reactive-strength·plyometrics
Reactive Strength Index (RSI): Complete Training Guide
guides·10 min read

Reactive Strength Index (RSI): Complete Training Guide

Master RSI: how to measure it accurately, position-specific norms, targeted training protocols to reduce ground contact time, and progression benchmarks.

RSI·reactive-strength·plyometrics
Drop Jump Exercise: Technique, Benefits & RSI Testing
exercises·9 min read

Drop Jump Exercise: Technique, Benefits & RSI Testing

Master the drop jump exercise with step-by-step technique cues, common errors, progressions, and how to use drop jumps for RSI testing.

drop-jump·RSI·plyometrics
Depth Jump Plyometric Training: Technique, Programming & Reactive Strength
exercises·14 min read

Depth Jump Plyometric Training: Technique, Programming & Reactive Strength

Complete guide to depth jump plyometric training. Covers technique, optimal drop height, reactive strength index targets, progressive programming, and...

depth-jump·plyometrics·reactive-strength