Squat and Deadlifts correlate to Vertical Jump?

[AthELiTE7]

Ive been doing some research for my summer training routine, which I want to focus on gaining weight and speed/vert. What im understanding is that if you can develope a squat and deadlift that is very high compared to bodyweight(or strength to mass ratio), you will develope a much higher vert and be faster. I have a 34 inch vert, 4.8 40, with a 210lb squat @155lbs (obviously thats terrible and always have had a weak squat). People are squating 100lbs+ more than me at my weight but I can jump a lot higher and run as fast/faster.

My question is, has anyone been able to raise vertical and lower 40 time by increasing DL/Squat to bw ratio? Does this mean that I have a lot more potential than my current numbers? I know that websites say it will help but I haven't heard any people confirming that it does.

[LegitSalsa]

Yes, the more you squat/dl, the stronger your legs will be, so the faster you can run and the higher you can jump.

[HighRolluh]

Ive been doing some research for my summer training routine, which I want to focus on gaining weight and speed/vert. What im understanding is that if you can develope a squat and deadlift that is very high compared to bodyweight(or strength to mass ratio), you will develope a much higher vert and be faster. I have a 34 inch vert, 4.8 40, with a 210lb squat @155lbs (obviously thats terrible and always have had a weak squat). People are squating 100lbs+ more than me at my weight but I can jump a lot higher and run as fast/faster.

My question is, has anyone been able to raise vertical and lower 40 time by increasing DL/Squat to bw ratio? Does this mean that I have a lot more potential than my current numbers? I know that websites say it will help but I haven't heard any people confirming that it does.

Squats, DLs, RDLs strengthen the lower body which then can deliver more strength and thus more noticeable results. Hamstrings, ass, hip flexors, abs, and lower back are probably neglected compared to quads and calves so need to be strengthened. Shoulders too to help blast the arms up bring the lower body wit it. Increase strength and power.

So more atg squats, more deads, more R. deads, power cleans, push press, plyo jumps, and plyo throws.

A lot of it is genetics, so if you are born with more type II muscle fibers good 4 u, if not fk u. But some ppl just have better insertions, genes, etc.

[WannaBeATank]

Practicing your sport is more important than increasing general strength.

[scott_donald]

as far as running goes - speed = stride length x stride frequency...

so in theory increasing strength levels will improve stride length but you have to apply the strength to the ground to propel you forward whilst running... easier said than done...

[ckleckner10]

In a nutshell the answer is yes...kind of. Granted you cannot just squat and deadlift and magically become faster and jump higher, you actually may lose athletic performance at first from these lifts since they demand so much from your body. From what i have heard and learned and seen is that in a nutshell plyometrics and sprint training give you the increases in numbers, but heavy squats are what allows you to see the gains in plyos and sprints because they give your legs higher strength output to be applied for speed. Muscle imbalances in opposing muscle groups (back/chest, bis/tris/ quads/hams) make the progress halt if they arent closely equal in strength. So Deadlifts help balance out the muscle imbalance between the quads and the glutes/hams, therefore allowing your quads to continue to grow, therefore allowing more applied power to be put out.

[30Sacks]

I can personally tell you the answer is yes. But like the above posters said you still have to practice jumping to jump higher and run to become faster. But if your already practicing these things you will see a definite improvement

[gpg_prodigy]

yes squat deads, powercleans and plyo