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Countermovement Rebound Jump Test: Full CMRJ Testing Protocol
how to·9 min read

Countermovement Rebound Jump Test: Full CMRJ Testing Protocol

A CMJ that lands and rebounds into a second jump. Get the CMRJ protocol, contact-time benchmarks, and why it catches fatigue a jump-height test misses.

cmrj·rebound-jump·reactive-strength
Sprint Velocity Plateau: How to Diagnose and Fix Stalled Speed
how to·11 min read

Sprint Velocity Plateau: How to Diagnose and Fix Stalled Speed

Stuck sprint times rarely mean the athlete needs more sprints. A field protocol to find whether force, technique, or stiffness is the actual limiter.

sprint-speed·acceleration·field-testing
Optimal Drop Jump Box Height: Find Your h-opt in 5 Tests
how to·10 min read

Optimal Drop Jump Box Height: Find Your h-opt in 5 Tests

RSI drops once you pass your true peak height. Test 5 box heights 10 cm apart, plot the curve, and pinpoint your h-opt with this step-by-step protocol.

rsi·drop-jump·reactive-strength
RSI-Modified Explained: The Countermovement Jump Reactive Metric
guides·9 min read

RSI-Modified Explained: The Countermovement Jump Reactive Metric

Your CMJ height looks fine, but something's off in the timing. RSImod explains why — the formula, protocol, real research findings, and common testing errors.

RSImod·CMJ·reactive-strength
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

Lower body stiffness predicts sprint speed and injury risk. An IMU sensor scores it from a hop test in minutes, with validated protocols and clear targets.

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

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

Using the same drop height for every athlete skews RSI. This protocol covers box height selection, cues, and benchmarks for each athlete's optimal drop.

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

The wrong drop height skews your RSI numbers before the test starts. This guide covers optimal box heights, flight-time calculation, and norms by sport.

rsi·drop-jump·reactive-strength
Basketball First Step Quickness: Neuromechanics, Training Methods, and Measurement
sports·8 min read

Basketball First Step Quickness: Neuromechanics, Training Methods, and Measurement

How to develop explosive first-step quickness for basketball — ground contact time, hip extension velocity, reactive strength, 5-10-5 norms.

basketball·first-step·quickness
How to Train Reactive Strength for Athletes
how to·9 min read

How to Train Reactive Strength for Athletes

Reactive strength runs on drop jumps and ankle stiffness drills, not box jumps alone. Get RSI targets, an 8-week plan, and how to measure each session.

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 is jump height divided by ground contact time, but a good score varies by sport and level. Here is how to test it correctly and pick drills that help.

RSI·reactive-strength·plyometrics