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How I Went From A 24 To A 36 Inch Vertical | Isaiah Rivera

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  • Опубликовано: 26 июл 2019
  • Here I take you guys through my first couple of years of training in my journey to be one of the best dunkers in the world. Hope you guys enjoy it!

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  • @IsaiahRivera1
    @IsaiahRivera1  5 лет назад +1185

    This is just what I did during my first couple of years of training. It works, but there are safer and smarter ways to train... I will cover what I did after this in later videos.

    • @leventetoth4439
      @leventetoth4439 5 лет назад +16

      Isaiah Rivera yea I was about to say the same thing, isn't that bad for your body to jump 24/7??😂😂

    • @Sy3dz99
      @Sy3dz99 5 лет назад +22

      I'd be a happy man with just 35" vert lol. But yeah, I'm gonna keep grinding. I've got the rim to the part below all my fingers when I jump. Not gonna give up, you're my inspiration so I believe I can too. Your story is quite familiar, as I started weight lifting at 15 just to make the school team which I did, but then I saw lot more competition and my eyes finally opened. I'll proudly make a dunk mixtape video someday and include you dunkers as my inspiration this whole time. Wish me luck, brother.

    • @averyywhite
      @averyywhite 5 лет назад +3

      How tall are you

    • @leventetoth4439
      @leventetoth4439 5 лет назад +2

      LEGIT 2HYPE he's 6'2

    • @Raven55549
      @Raven55549 5 лет назад +4

      I got my first dunk off two feet 2 weeks ago

  • @spixral8473
    @spixral8473 5 лет назад +3932

    now i can jump the fence when my dad brings out the belt

    • @daquanjames23YT
      @daquanjames23YT 5 лет назад +23

      Zakariya Omar 💯💯

    • @rickysaucedo9255
      @rickysaucedo9255 5 лет назад +59

      Same here! Except my dad uses the old school jumper cables.

    • @spixral8473
      @spixral8473 5 лет назад +6

      @@rickysaucedo9255 lol is that true???????

    • @kionaanthem2564
      @kionaanthem2564 5 лет назад +25

      ur slow I learned that before I could walk

    • @spixral8473
      @spixral8473 5 лет назад +1

      @@kionaanthem2564 its a meme so chill

  • @cris-tl7zz
    @cris-tl7zz 5 лет назад +2600

    I'm 5'10 and I can touch the rim ..and u inspired me to continue training.

  • @aarionjohnson2231
    @aarionjohnson2231 5 лет назад +113

    Best video ever seen about jumping. Everything else is way to complicated and this guy just was straight up and to the point. Good job

  • @Tiger_Trades21
    @Tiger_Trades21 5 лет назад +96

    The 3 keys to achieve any goal is patience, perseverance, and persistence.
    Great video dude.

  • @Somebody-lk7dm
    @Somebody-lk7dm 4 года назад +95

    Seeing those deadlifts from when you were younger hurt my back

  • @jacobryan9406
    @jacobryan9406 2 года назад +50

    2 years ago I was as 5’4 and couldn’t dunk on 8ft, now I can grab rim and dunk 9’5 and I’m 5’10. This has motivated me a lot and I love your work👍🏻👍🏻

    • @fuzzyfps5644
      @fuzzyfps5644 Год назад +2

      At what age did you reach 5'10? And at what age toy were 5'4? Thanks

    • @jaredgames6694
      @jaredgames6694 Год назад +3

      @@fuzzyfps5644 I was 14 5’4 and now 18 5’11

    • @yerik6034
      @yerik6034 Год назад +1

      @@thelegend5995 plenty of dudes continue growing all the way until 22-23 years old, usually the biggest growth spurt typically begins at 14-16

    • @roninbtw
      @roninbtw Год назад +1

      @@thelegend5995 when I was 15 I was 5'7 and now I'm 17 and I'm 6'1

  • @jenesaisvraimentpasquoimet8473
    @jenesaisvraimentpasquoimet8473 5 лет назад +1329

    You are the guy who makes me doubt about genetics 😂

    • @isplash3s998
      @isplash3s998 5 лет назад +131

      And then u realize he started just like most of us

    • @rosssmith8521
      @rosssmith8521 5 лет назад +64

      Or makes you doubt what you know about genetics.

    • @jenesaisvraimentpasquoimet8473
      @jenesaisvraimentpasquoimet8473 5 лет назад +9

      Ross Smith that is the same thing 😂

    • @Jonathan-rf5cp
      @Jonathan-rf5cp 5 лет назад +22

      Dont forget he and kilganon started in their teens, its impossible to tell how much of that was due to training or natural potential.

    • @jenesaisvraimentpasquoimet8473
      @jenesaisvraimentpasquoimet8473 5 лет назад +19

      Jonathan What do you mean by natural potential? He started just like most of the teens and worked his ass off since he was 15, so, somebody with a lot of natural potential is somebody who jumps higher than everyone at the beginning? So this is because of hard working since so many years that je jumps that high and not high potential ?

  • @NathanG24
    @NathanG24 5 лет назад +384

    I can only get my fingers above 10ft at the moment so I'm going to try to start my journey to get my first dunk

    • @IsaiahRivera1
      @IsaiahRivera1  5 лет назад +36

      Good luck!

    • @Raven55549
      @Raven55549 5 лет назад +1

      Off two or one

    • @NathanG24
      @NathanG24 5 лет назад +13

      @@Raven55549 Both, I prefer jumping on two but can get the same height on both, in fact, sometimes my one foot can be a little better but my two foot is more consistent

    • @BEARTHEWEIGHT920
      @BEARTHEWEIGHT920 5 лет назад +2

      @@NathanG24 same. How tall are you? I'm 5'6

    • @mduceysane3050
      @mduceysane3050 5 лет назад

      LJEBEAR ji

  • @YvngGoat_
    @YvngGoat_ 5 лет назад +170

    The intro should’ve been “Hey, my names Isaiah Rivera, I can dunk on everybody and they mama”

  • @OBG11122
    @OBG11122 5 лет назад +532

    Now send this to steph curry and he ll get his posterize and we can rest

    • @loocas8434
      @loocas8434 4 года назад +9

      He already has a 35 inch vert though

    • @loocas8434
      @loocas8434 4 года назад

      Real Communism i know

    • @loocas8434
      @loocas8434 4 года назад

      Real Communism and double clutch reverse

    • @Helios1511
      @Helios1511 4 года назад +3

      Baby Face look at curry man

    • @isoo_godd1364
      @isoo_godd1364 4 года назад

      He already has a 35 inch vert

  • @jeroni2043
    @jeroni2043 4 года назад +5

    I’m 200 lbs, 17. Absolutely obsessed with basketball but I have a weight problem. I can touch a rim but nowhere more. Now I see that everything possible for me. Wish you luck wit your dunking career🔥🔥. Hello from Ukraine✌️

  • @tonoswar
    @tonoswar 5 лет назад +41

    The biggest motivation, isaiah 🙌💪

  • @siemendegraaf2913
    @siemendegraaf2913 5 лет назад +44

    Inspiring story man, loved seeing you in Dunk League. The secret for me has been weightlifting as well, but I am quite lucky to be 6'4,5 right now and 6'3 when I got my first dunk. So getting to the point where I was able to dunk came quite quick, fortunately

  • @SjXCYT
    @SjXCYT 5 лет назад +34

    Crazy motivation that im ahead of guys like you and kilganon, even though i may not get as tall or fill out as good as yall it gets me pumped to think about

  • @barkohavi78
    @barkohavi78 5 лет назад +11

    Hi man, It is so fun to hear- "I just worked/watched/ learned/obsessed for hours!" putting in the work has such a high value! thanks for spreading great mindset!

  • @jecky82
    @jecky82 5 лет назад +22

    I really like how you went through your journey. I did the exact same thing in my teens in the 90s. The Exact same thing. Kept dunking on a low rim, kept jumping obnoxiously, like if there's a tree and a dead leaf hanging high, I'd try to pull the leaf. There were a ton of trees where I used to live. I worked out mostly my legs at the gym. Unfortunately I am only 5'5 so I only got to touch rim with 2 hands. I could've kept going but I got injured. I'm Filipino and we played in flip flops, so yeah lol One thing I did as well was always walked at home on my tip toes like ballet dancers.

    • @WatersAbove77
      @WatersAbove77 5 лет назад +2

      cej82 2 hands is pretty good for 5’5”

    • @SundaeDomingo
      @SundaeDomingo 8 месяцев назад

      That’s very impressive man

  • @yesouth6221
    @yesouth6221 5 лет назад +407

    To the new dunkers try size method
    tennis ball
    Mini basketball
    WNBA basketball
    NBA basketball

    • @MemeRepublic
      @MemeRepublic 4 года назад +15

      Ye South u forgot marble

    • @jaredmorales9763
      @jaredmorales9763 4 года назад +4

      Meme Republic lmaoo

    • @joshbrown6728
      @joshbrown6728 4 года назад +9

      Brylan Phelps you got the whole squad laughing😐

    • @kylelowry1521
      @kylelowry1521 4 года назад

      Meme Republic lmfaoooo

    • @Player-001
      @Player-001 4 года назад

      A rock would be good too
      Edit: i mean a boulder

  • @downsouthproductions7719
    @downsouthproductions7719 5 лет назад +40

    Power clean really helps your explosive energy which helps you dunk also

  • @KorubiC4
    @KorubiC4 5 лет назад +282

    Very inspiring, thanks. i guess the #1 key is just to keep jumping

  • @Junior-ul6ic
    @Junior-ul6ic 5 лет назад +934

    Bruh I’m a newborn 7’2 and I got a 100 vertical

    • @GoAt-zl8ts
      @GoAt-zl8ts 4 года назад +67

      Jordan sorry to let you don’t man, but I don’t think you can dunk...

    • @ryzony
      @ryzony 4 года назад +128

      I’m an unborn fetus 10’2 134 vert and can almost touch rim

    • @Junior-ul6ic
      @Junior-ul6ic 4 года назад +33

      shrek645 your mom must be 99’13 and 2662 pounds with a 9999 vertical and your dad has got to be about 100’82 and 3000 pounds with a 999999999999 vertical and a 10000 wingspan

    • @ryzony
      @ryzony 4 года назад +22

      Jordan that would be correct

    • @Raazseven
      @Raazseven 4 года назад +2

      Yeah sure 7inch 2 cm and 100mm vertical

  • @vernaux4268
    @vernaux4268 4 года назад +39

    keep in mind in 2020 this man is jumping 46 inches.

  • @vbailingissues3397
    @vbailingissues3397 5 лет назад +334

    I'm 5'7 and my captain is 5'5 and is Dunkin easily I'm just tryna jump higher because now I know it's possible

    • @doyouking5894
      @doyouking5894 5 лет назад +17

      Thats impressive

    • @DavidPerez-ks9sx
      @DavidPerez-ks9sx 4 года назад +58

      Lying azzz

    • @skjr..
      @skjr.. 4 года назад +49

      Im 5" and i can barely dunk with a tennis ball on a 8" rim
      Asian genetics trash

    • @mahalkita7351
      @mahalkita7351 4 года назад +14

      DerpyEmpire u izza fool, itz yor feebl mind not yor body.. grow up wimp😮

    • @skjr..
      @skjr.. 4 года назад +23

      @@mahalkita7351 ehm i have no idea watchu just said but what does my comment have to do with growing up

  • @MuMu124
    @MuMu124 5 лет назад +3

    Im 6 feet and have always been over weight my whole life...i was only able to grab the rim one time in my life about 8 years ago and that was when i was doing insanity and about 50 pounds lighter..now im working on getting back to my highschool weight (170)..i started taking my health seriously and i was able to grab a 9 foot rim being off the vertical(never could do that ever) being 50 pounds overweight simply by squatting 3 times a week...thanks for letting me share...and getting in shape feels awesome no matter how slow its going

  • @AwesomAJ
    @AwesomAJ 5 лет назад +21

    Love this, I’m 5’10 and have been stuck at the point where I can get half my hand over the rim but can’t dunk. Gonna start jumping every day after my workouts!

  • @andreirobu2003
    @andreirobu2003 5 лет назад +4

    Thanks for everything isaiah.. You cant really imagine how much you helped me and i hope in the future, one day i will dunk with you in a slam dunk contest.Dont forget this..

  • @MsIsh101
    @MsIsh101 5 лет назад +10

    Thanks for all the content. You gonna have the whole world dunking bro! Lets go!

  • @Jaxfit7
    @Jaxfit7 4 года назад +2

    I just turned 13 and I’m 5”6 and my vertical is about 30 inches just jumping up without bending my legs, I’m improving my jumping and my overall ball game, and watching this inspires me to know there is no limit for how high you can jump or your dream 💪

  • @GR3X3RMUSIC
    @GR3X3RMUSIC 4 года назад +4

    bro I've been powerlifting for a few years now and I tend to see a lot of people at my gym doing these 3 lifts with pretty bad form but ur form is actually really good bro good work!

  • @alzen1649
    @alzen1649 5 лет назад +8

    This is honestly so inspiring for me cause it’s so relatable. I’m 15 right now and I’m trying to make the school team this season, and it’s my first time.

    • @user-dp2jm2uo1j
      @user-dp2jm2uo1j 3 года назад +1

      a year later but this is my exact situation

  • @nolajoe580
    @nolajoe580 Год назад +1

    OBSESSION!!! That's the key! Nice job man, hard work

  • @lucascarman2578
    @lucascarman2578 4 года назад

    What I like in this video that's super underrated is that your lifting form is perfect. Most people overlook their form when squatting or deadlifting. If you get hurt you're not gonna be dunking.

  • @DouglasLee9
    @DouglasLee9 5 лет назад +4

    Proud of you! This gives me the belief that had I done it at your age then I could do it too

  • @asafvirin2181
    @asafvirin2181 4 года назад +3

    Awesome bro, I just saw you on Dunk League and even though you didn't win, to progress from the start to being one of the top 10 globally is just mind blowing! Since I was young I've always wished I could dunk because it just seems like such a cool thing to be able to be, hopefully with training I will!

  • @paulgeorge1316
    @paulgeorge1316 Год назад +2

    These videos are very informative. I just tested my vert and I have a 25 inch vert currently, my next test day is 25th of April.

  • @elindioedwards7041
    @elindioedwards7041 2 года назад +5

    I am still very amazed and very impressed with your 365 front squat. That is literally 2 times your body weight. And it isn't like you are 5'8". I have known plenty of 181 pound class competive power lifters. They don't typically train front squats but I doubt even if they did that they could match you on this one lift. Impressive.

    • @fbisama5109
      @fbisama5109 2 года назад

      Watch his new 50 inch vertical

  • @kurofn8589
    @kurofn8589 4 года назад +6

    I’m 5’7 and I can just about touch the backboard, this is the motivation I needed to keep working harder

    • @forgitive4330
      @forgitive4330 2 года назад +1

      5'6" and a few inches above the backboard, 2 inches off rim, feeling good, keep it up !

    • @narnianninja4964
      @narnianninja4964 2 года назад

      Short gang short gang💪💪I'm 5'5" but luckily I play Volleyball so I only really need a 9'6" or so reach to be a good spiker. I've been stuck at 8'11" or so reach and touched 9' only four times but I'm going to ramp up my training and start weightlifting!

  • @farukms
    @farukms 5 лет назад +8

    I’m 5’8” and I got my first couple of dunks about a month ago on about 9’9”-9’11” rims at LA fitnesses. It’s on my channel if you wanna see btw. But Isaiah has been a huge inspiration for me. Been following this dude for months on ig and just seen that toe tap dunk where he touches the ball with his feet behind him. Crazy. Keep up the good work man 💯

  • @natepatrick9993
    @natepatrick9993 4 года назад +2

    I'm 5'8 and can grab the rim with half of my fingers and when I saw you on dunk king you inspired me to dunk and get above the rim so I really thank you for that!!!

  • @thecheesymango413
    @thecheesymango413 3 года назад +2

    I definitely agree that jumping is the best way to get better at jumping but doing so every day for hours can lead to nagging injury. It is best to jump every other day consistently or do a pattern of rest days maybe increasing towards the middle of the week. Remember consistency is the key to reaching your goals!

  • @fin7eli892
    @fin7eli892 5 лет назад +6

    Bro appreciate the hard work. Really inspirational. I'm on my jouney too.

  • @44slamdunk85
    @44slamdunk85 5 лет назад +7

    Thanks for the post! Lots of great stuff here especially in regards to how you trained without rest days in between. Not that rest isn't important and the risk of over training, but the important thing is to know your limits. If a guy can do it, than do it!

  • @xtremestunt
    @xtremestunt 5 лет назад +2

    I'm 5'9 and i used to be able to touch the rim back in high school about 10 years ago.. Just got back into ball again, this vid gave me some motivation to train to be able to dunk

  • @willia_mbrown
    @willia_mbrown 8 месяцев назад

    Awesome VSL man! I hope you're making tons of money from helping people. Good on you buddy for sharing your passion with the world

  • @Anthony_Watkins
    @Anthony_Watkins 5 лет назад +6

    Man! Can’t wait for that next video! I can 360, windmill, tomahawk and all consistently, but am looking to take the next step towards eastbaying and 360 windmills as well as Elbow hang dunks! Keep them coming! Also, any advice for dunking off vert technique?

    • @IsaiahRivera1
      @IsaiahRivera1  5 лет назад +1

      Dunking off vert is all about strength!

    • @georgepetrou501
      @georgepetrou501 2 года назад

      @@IsaiahRivera1 if I can touch rim off vert does it mean I can dunk running?

    • @a.hrankopri6153
      @a.hrankopri6153 2 года назад

      @@georgepetrou501 Perhaps, a running start should give you at least 4 more inches of vert

    • @clappy2x9
      @clappy2x9 2 года назад

      @@georgepetrou501 nope the ball is like 20cm

    • @georgepetrou501
      @georgepetrou501 2 года назад

      @@clappy2x9 yeah but what I mean is
      If I have enough strength to touch the rim without running at all, just from standing vertical, does it mean I have enough strength to dunk from running vertical?

  • @thedentshop6256
    @thedentshop6256 4 года назад +41

    By age 15 I was touching the rim by 17 I was dunking now 31 I'm no where close to that rim lol

    • @jwg-ant
      @jwg-ant 4 года назад +1

      Damn bruh lmao

    • @leopravednikov9753
      @leopravednikov9753 4 года назад +3

      Ya I’m 16 6’4” and am finally dunking

    • @jb8785
      @jb8785 3 года назад +1

      @@leopravednikov9753 ayo same but I’m 6’3

    • @leopravednikov9753
      @leopravednikov9753 3 года назад +1

      @Who Cares? ok

    • @iulianborta
      @iulianborta 3 года назад

      @Who Cares? seems legit

  • @peterviragphoto
    @peterviragphoto 5 лет назад +2

    Great job Isaiah, massive props for that level of commitment and dedication. Keep it up!

  • @akultisgod5538
    @akultisgod5538 4 года назад +2

    very encouraging- dope!!! new sub. i used to dunk when i was a teen and in 20's, i did all the work u did in this video in the 90's and early 2000's. then i got married, kids, stressed, out of shape. now im back into it because my son is playing (14years old) and we are trying to dunk together, him for the first time- me for the second time. we will watch ur youtube together bro.

  • @mr.potato1649
    @mr.potato1649 4 года назад +8

    This is inspiring, I'm only 5' 7" or 5'8" but I can almost grab rim on 10'. Think I'm gonna try and hit the gym a bit and focus on my vert more. I just want to se the look on some ones face when the shortest kid on the court yams one down there throat😂

  • @cannonvance5045
    @cannonvance5045 5 лет назад +15

    Thanks for sharing your research with us it means a lot

  • @MartezAndrewsII
    @MartezAndrewsII 5 лет назад +2

    Most helpful video ive seen in years.

  • @kevanschwitzer8585
    @kevanschwitzer8585 6 месяцев назад

    Amazing! So inspiring to see those early videos!

  • @thechosenhooper9866
    @thechosenhooper9866 4 года назад +28

    Is it possible to increase your vertical like this at 26 years old ?

    • @ryzka2565
      @ryzka2565 3 года назад +2

      @KINGDOM MT hi papa

    • @tzamtzisa.1274
      @tzamtzisa.1274 3 года назад +1

      26 years old is prime age. Ofc you can increase it as much

  • @LC-gw9wx
    @LC-gw9wx 4 года назад +5

    I'm 5'9 and I'm grabbing 10 ft. But I'm also 29 and havent been able to dunk since I was 18. I will be dunking soon

  • @josepedrocorrellodaleffe8793
    @josepedrocorrellodaleffe8793 5 лет назад +1

    I’m 13 years old and 5’8 and i started to dunk on 9’7 this month, I have to tank you for inspiring me

  • @therealDerrickPetty
    @therealDerrickPetty 5 лет назад +1

    Great inspiration for up and coming hoopers that can't dunk yet. Just remember you get 2 points for a layup and 2 points for a dunk.

  • @LickMaScrote
    @LickMaScrote 4 года назад +12

    As embarrassing as it is I’m 6’1 and I can’t even touch a 10 foot rim but this video is very inspiring as I jump off 2 feet aswell and I always thought that it was odd that I can’t jump off one comfortably but I’m going to start my journey to being able to dunk because Ik it is possible as I got some height to me I just need to do some weight training and jump more

    • @TravisMack358
      @TravisMack358 Год назад +1

      Jesus saves

    • @bananalegend194
      @bananalegend194 7 месяцев назад

      ik this is 3 years ago but im similar, im 6'1 and can just barely touch the rim on 10ft, though i feel more comfortable with 1 foot, might change sometime but currently a one foot jumper, since it has been 3 years whats your progress been like and do you have any tips?

  • @christianrodriguez8084
    @christianrodriguez8084 5 лет назад +12

    Gonna be honest, genetics play a huge role. Also arm length. You want too have a strong core as well. Dunking isn’t just legs, it’s core and technique. Overusing your legs will cause pressure on knees which can cause tendonitis. That can lead to a torn ACL and MCL. Be careful out there and make sure your quads and core is super strong so your knees don’t have a lot of pressure on them.
    Arm length plays a huge role too, I’m 6’2 and I have a 6’6 wingspan I don’t have to jump very high to dunk I literally just have to palm the ball and put it in. Also I can jump high because of genetics and working on my legs, take this advice and use it. Work hard but be safe.

    • @metroboomin4981
      @metroboomin4981 5 лет назад +2

      Christian Rodriguez I trained core for once in my life and the next week of resting I legit dunked for the first time. I had so much power which was disconnected through my weak core

    • @ahgrr7411
      @ahgrr7411 5 лет назад +1

      Christian Rodriguez yea wingspan is very important I’m 16 6ft and have a wingspan of 6‘6 and I can dunk on a 10 feet rim although I don’t have a crazy vertical I would say it’s pretty good but not insane

    • @jeremiasryynanen3137
      @jeremiasryynanen3137 5 лет назад +1

      @@metroboomin4981 one time core training won't help that much

    • @smoovii3021
      @smoovii3021 5 лет назад +1

      Yea genetics do play a big role of my wingspan was like 2 inches longer I’d be dunking with ease but.....I gotta keep working on it no matter what

    • @Abouniini
      @Abouniini 5 лет назад +1

      What are some good core exercises?

  • @Hasan9t
    @Hasan9t Год назад

    This should serve as inspiration for anyone who is lazy and impatient and wonders why they aren't reaching their goals.

  • @emily7644
    @emily7644 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the great video! I play volleyball and this inspires me to work harder and jump higher

  • @juststart_art
    @juststart_art 4 года назад +4

    Been training legs all my life since I was about freshman year of high school and the one thing I regret is not keep all the progress and the mess-ups I had to show where I stand today. I thought this was a cool video.

  • @xhawk8456
    @xhawk8456 3 года назад +3

    I remember being 16 and just getting my first dunk and finding you on RUclips and seeing that you got your first dunk at the same age and being super inspired by you the same way you were by kilganon. Unfortunately I am now 18 and can’t get consistent two handed dunks 😂 not quite the same story.

    • @Tyrese-hm6bs
      @Tyrese-hm6bs 3 года назад +1

      Isaiah puts in a lot of work

    • @xhawk8456
      @xhawk8456 3 года назад +1

      @@Tyrese-hm6bs yeah I am not at all saying that I should be at where he is it’s just funny to think about

  • @no_e3948
    @no_e3948 4 года назад +2

    Omg thank you so much I am 7 years old and the next day after watching this video changed me....now I am 7'3 tall!!!

  • @mahoodi6680
    @mahoodi6680 2 года назад +2

    Bro lowkey is all about relative strength if u can squat 2 times your body weigh and train plyometrics you will dunk so easy

  • @amirtorhan2762
    @amirtorhan2762 4 года назад +6

    I injured my knee a year ago from jumping, and can still not jump without pain 8 months after surgery. Just a heads up to everyone, jumping is very harsh on the body.

    • @dunn187
      @dunn187 4 года назад

      I feel you I torn my patella in 2014 still hurts now

  • @fetumapu9576
    @fetumapu9576 5 лет назад +8

    I first touched the rim when I was 12 years old, I'm 14 and only rim gazing 😂 ( I can now do reverses and 360 dunks, just shows how much you can improve in a small amount of time)

    • @jansteiner7715
      @jansteiner7715 5 лет назад

      How tall are you were you at 12

    • @jansteiner7715
      @jansteiner7715 5 лет назад

      @@fetumapu9576 oh I'm 12 and like 6ft tall with shoes on but i couldn't play cause off health issues i hope i can still dunk a tennis ball when i come back in like 2 weeks

    • @maxwelldubner6516
      @maxwelldubner6516 4 года назад

      jan steiner yo bro same

  • @zarkozimonjic5098
    @zarkozimonjic5098 4 года назад +1

    Cool video dude, keep it up

  • @CMM5300
    @CMM5300 4 года назад +1

    I tried working on my dunk one summer. That was the end of that. Now I know why I was so far off. That took a lot of work. Way to go! My obsession was guitar....

  • @kennyzhou8178
    @kennyzhou8178 5 лет назад +3

    I started to try when I saw the dunk league episode. several months ago I can touched the 9'9 rim at this time I tore my left knee because hitting on the floor after jumps. Now i can touch the 10 rim... but only jump from one leg, lost the two legs bounce. It seems like I don't make any progress after my knee get injured...... dunno what else can I do now… a 5'8 kid ~

  • @elad806
    @elad806 5 лет назад +12

    Im one foot jumper and can esaly dunk with two hands but I dont understand how to do windmill of one leg. Do you have advice for me?

    • @lester2144
      @lester2144 5 лет назад

      That’s a awkward dunk to do off one leg that’s why u never really see it, the main thing is to get your timing and coordination down, So just practice on it for about 30 min every day
      1st work on your footwork and hand placement using about 50 percent effort when u get comfortable with that then start giving 100 percent

    • @NathanG24
      @NathanG24 5 лет назад

      Watch some people do it and study how they do it compared to you. Film yourself and see the differences

    • @Sam-bm8kd
      @Sam-bm8kd 5 лет назад +1

      Elad Evantal I’m pretty sure Zach Lavine hit that off one foot from the free throw line so that’s gotta be some good film

  • @kakucubedre4681
    @kakucubedre4681 5 лет назад +1

    smart intro! bro I for afirst time wached your video and after first minute of waching subscribed and liked!! thanks for this good content

  • @nashty13will8
    @nashty13will8 5 лет назад +1

    Crazy... I remember Adam Linkenauger's stuff from my old training days. I used to be all over the online training programs a few years ago. Good times :'(
    I don't even hoop anymore, but I wish I had taken athleticism more seriously. I had the skill, but I was so unathletic especially when it came to strength and didn't really lift weights until after high school. Even when I played for my team, I avoided lifting at all costs because I hated it but now I know athleticism is really what takes a player to the next level

  • @harrypck8609
    @harrypck8609 4 года назад +14

    I'm 13, 5'3 and I have never really practiced improving my vert, however I can naturally touch the bottom of the net. Is that any good? Honestly I really don't mind if it's bad so you can tell me :)

    • @zyler9030
      @zyler9030 4 года назад +3

      i’d say above average

    • @moltenn7
      @moltenn7 4 года назад +2

      Not bad , if you keep growing you'll probably dunk in about 3 years

    • @fizsing2615
      @fizsing2615 4 года назад +1

      i was also able to touch the net at your height. That is pretty good if you keep jumping everyday or constantly trying to touch the board. Im 172 cm now (5.6'') and able to touch the board by an inch or 2 icnhes. so keep trying. set goals monthly or yearly. i set mine that by the end of the year, that i must at least be able to touch the board at my school.

    • @nattokami9598
      @nattokami9598 4 года назад

      @@fizsing2615 172cm is 5'8

    • @peekaboo_00
      @peekaboo_00 4 года назад

      when I was 12, 5'3, I can touch the bottom of the net like yours

  • @slicknick645
    @slicknick645 5 лет назад +3

    Wow this is definitely inspiring i needed this motivation

  • @alwaysturntonhood
    @alwaysturntonhood Год назад +1

    1 week ago i was 6'4 and could grab rim, now 12 hours later after watching this video i can windmill on 11
    but fr actually nice video

  • @Caleb_moore-tg4bs
    @Caleb_moore-tg4bs 4 года назад

    Just saying these basic tips help a lot. I started my dunk journey about five months ago and went from barely touching the rim to doing dribble dunks. Thank you so much!!

    • @user-ge7tu6df2n
      @user-ge7tu6df2n 3 года назад

      what type of workouts do you do and how old are you

    • @Caleb_moore-tg4bs
      @Caleb_moore-tg4bs 3 года назад

      @@user-ge7tu6df2n I’m 17 and I don’t do jumping anymore but it’s just best to get out and jump if you want to jump higher. Also if you want to use weights and stuff, squats, deadlifts, and power cleans are all good

    • @user-ge7tu6df2n
      @user-ge7tu6df2n 3 года назад +1

      @@Caleb_moore-tg4bs thanks for replying even though this was so long ago

  • @nicolasparadacarvajal9928
    @nicolasparadacarvajal9928 5 лет назад +9

    Broh was really amazing how your jumping went higher through the time. I just wanna ask you if they are some specifics exercises that I could take to implement in my routines.

  • @bbetros
    @bbetros 5 лет назад +10

    How tall are you ?
    Great video bro

  • @ballin00000
    @ballin00000 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much, I am in the summer before my senior year and I just hit my first dunk on a 9.4 to 9.5 hoop yesterday. I am still going to practice every day unless I need a day rest or if it’s raining

  • @yeet_da_baby2576
    @yeet_da_baby2576 3 месяца назад

    I am 5'6 15 year old who just touched rim for first time last week. I have been grinding plyos and now that it is off season for me it is time to grind. I am hoping to dunk in 6 months!

  • @AlexAraza-vs9nf
    @AlexAraza-vs9nf 4 года назад +47

    He looks like sneako when he was younger

  • @MeshTheSnake
    @MeshTheSnake 5 лет назад +3

    Keep making more videos! How often would you recommend someone practice dunking a week to avoid any kind of over use injury like jumpers knee?

    • @IsaiahRivera1
      @IsaiahRivera1  5 лет назад +1

      Depends on how strong your knees are! I’d start with just 1-2 times a week and then work your way up over time very slowly

  • @living9377
    @living9377 5 лет назад

    Congrats man, your hard work paid off!

  • @dr.wisdom7917
    @dr.wisdom7917 4 года назад +1

    Hey Isiah , I’m 43 years old and for 1 years now I’m working my leg muscles to try touch the rim again! the last time I touched the rim was like over 20 years ago and I noticed you we’re doing pistol squat, I was doing that several months but stopped! I’m going back into that again!

  • @ethanlawrencesamonte685
    @ethanlawrencesamonte685 4 года назад +16

    Dude I'm 5'2" and I can almost reach the rim hahahaha still no gym routines. I wonder if I go to the gym, I may be able to dunk but primarily I do it for Volleyball lol

    • @ryphish4924
      @ryphish4924 4 года назад +4

      w u t

    • @ethanlawrencesamonte685
      @ethanlawrencesamonte685 4 года назад +2

      @@ryphish4924 well, Im a 5'2" asian that can almost reach the rim and was wondering if I do any strength exercises then I could touch the rim but my main sport is volleyball. Still, nice vid man!

    • @notrace3117
      @notrace3117 4 года назад +1

      Proof

    • @ethanlawrencesamonte685
      @ethanlawrencesamonte685 4 года назад

      @@notrace3117 let's see if RUclips permits

    • @ncm2738
      @ncm2738 4 года назад +2

      What the hell is your vert?! God damn I'm hella jealous 😭😂

  • @MJ-jd4zc
    @MJ-jd4zc 5 лет назад +8

    Is a rim touch on 10ft rim 5"9 7"7 reach at 14 with a 30" vert good?

    • @IsaiahRivera1
      @IsaiahRivera1  5 лет назад +7

      Boomatic Gaming I could only touch backboard at 14, keep it up!

    • @MJ-jd4zc
      @MJ-jd4zc 5 лет назад +3

      @@IsaiahRivera1 I mean I'm gonna be 15 in 2 weeks but it looks better when I say I'm only 14

    • @lundoren5240
      @lundoren5240 5 лет назад

      Boomatic Gaming yeah same bruh I turn 15 in 2 weeks I don’t know my standing reach I just know I got 5’11wingspan I can grab rim

  • @edcph6842
    @edcph6842 5 лет назад

    Give this man a like, he deserves it.

  • @fondusportfolio
    @fondusportfolio Год назад

    Preciate the concise and honest video. The secret is what we all know what we gotta do…just gotta actually do it

  • @SSrutbe
    @SSrutbe 5 лет назад +5

    What kinda strength numbers did you hit? I know I was at 31in vert and 34 inch running when I was at 210lb but the season is on the brink of starting and after training camp I stopped the gym. I'm probably back down to 27in or so but I want to hit the 35-36 standing.
    Gonna keep the daily (4-5 times week) plyo's while doing a low level strength work
    any strength speed exercises or you simply did the jump variations and strength work

  • @mr.potato1649
    @mr.potato1649 4 года назад +4

    I'm 5'7" or 8" and the best I ever got was getting my fingertips over the top of a 10' rim but now Idk if i can anymore. I think its gonna be my mission to dunk 10 foot cause it would be funny for someone my height to dunk, dont see that too often. Thanks for the inspiration

  • @TShorty929
    @TShorty929 5 лет назад

    That's dope dude, big congrats on the journey. Cool to see.

  • @AhmedKhan-yh5uw
    @AhmedKhan-yh5uw 5 лет назад +2

    I feel you dude. In 6th I had a 29 inch vertical and I trained my ass off in 7th to get a 34 inch vertical. I’m around 4 inches away from touching the rim on a basketball hoop.

  • @deme467
    @deme467 5 лет назад +10

    Im 6 ft. I can barely touch a 10ft rim but i hope i can improve in the next few months

    • @stepahead470
      @stepahead470 5 лет назад +4

      nigga i’m 6-6 and can’t touch the rim bro🤦🏿‍♂️

    • @deme467
      @deme467 5 лет назад

      @@stepahead470 damn bruv.

    • @isaiahsmith3503
      @isaiahsmith3503 5 лет назад +2

      Mr Hurns that’s impossible g 😂🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @deme467
      @deme467 5 лет назад +1

      @@isaiahsmith3503 well if his over 300 pounds then it makes sense

    • @Dankey_Kong
      @Dankey_Kong 5 лет назад

      Better than me, same height but can't even touch the rim😕

  • @vijaythanks3724
    @vijaythanks3724 2 года назад +7

    Jesus saves

  • @mxnghanclan
    @mxnghanclan Год назад +2

    I’m 5ft 8 and can dunk on 9 foot barely, I do not have especially long arms as I think my reach is 7 ft 2-3 I hope that I’ll grow as I’m only 16 and I really want to dunk on 10 ft just once this video actually helped a lot, I also have a bonus tip what I would do every night was standing squats, ( Idc the correct term ) basically I’d just lift up my entire body with just my right leg up and down 100 times then I’d switch to my left leg and do the same thing, so then I’d do this again and again until I did 500 on each leg and I would just spend hours jumping and at first it can really be exaughsting, it might hurt at first but your body will actually repair muscle tears and tissue damage, just make sure not to tear it too much as then it can be permanent, I don’t really go for fancy dunks as it doesn’t help that much but I imagine the feeling can be very motivating so I suggest doing that if you like, you just gotta keep dunking and doing this intense training as much as you can the more you do something the more the body adapts to that specific something

    • @camilosneidersanbriapineda2904
      @camilosneidersanbriapineda2904 Год назад

      Have you grown anything since you wrote this comment? And if so how many inches?

    • @MiroToGuys
      @MiroToGuys 7 месяцев назад

      howve ya been doing

    • @mxnghanclan
      @mxnghanclan 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@camilosneidersanbriapineda2904 I’m 6 ft 3 now

  • @PeterMannion
    @PeterMannion 5 лет назад +1

    Great video! Your progress has been insane bro! Keep it up 🤟🏼🐇

  • @abbyik7357
    @abbyik7357 5 лет назад +4

    I Recommend the 5x5 app for anyone wanting to do strength training

  • @archangeltactics3802
    @archangeltactics3802 4 года назад +5

    Do you train your legs everyday in the weight room or just on leg day

    • @jackhelzner3815
      @jackhelzner3815 4 года назад

      Archangels Tactic you should weight train every other day. maybe do upper body one day then lower the other day. this is because you muscles need time to recover if you want them to get stronger in the first place.

  • @cracked229
    @cracked229 6 месяцев назад

    5 foot 11 inch and trained for about 9 months to hit my first dunk. Heavy lifting and jumping did it all.

  • @nel6894
    @nel6894 5 лет назад

    What kind of enthusiasm is this!?
    It is inspiring