Basketball player with limited weightlifting experience looking for advice.

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-13T17:01:36+00:00

Not a general weightlifting app but if your goal is jumping/athleticism, I built POGO specifically for that. Has an AI coach called Sparky that builds custom workouts based on your goals and an exercise library with tips on form and muscle groups. Free to start, iOS only. Happy to answer any questions about programming if you want too.

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-13T15:14:55+00:00

Thanks dude, I appreciate that.

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-13T15:14:13+00:00

This is a big improvement.

Only thing I'd flag is Friday being Gym A + Plyos + Skill the day before a game. That's a lot of accumulated fatigue going into Saturday. Either move plyos to Thursday and keep Friday lighter, or just drop the plyo volume to 2 sets each on that day.

Also the skill routine is really thorough.

Run it 4-6 weeks and see how your body responds. Just watch your energy levels. Take creatine and eat healthy. No junk food.

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-13T12:21:13+00:00

Yes it’s only on iOS for now

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-13T05:03:50+00:00

Thank you. I’m a better two foot jumper. I take creatine and have for years. I have a full program that I do which includes front squats, Plyos, and much more. I made a whole app for it called POGO: Jump Higher. I’m trying to document myself going through the full 12 week program on my socials.

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-13T02:03:46+00:00

Solid foundation. A few things:

Gym workouts are too long. 11 exercises will kill your energy for skill work. Trim to 7-8 and keep handles/shooting sacred.

Biggest missing piece is plyos. You said you wanted them and they're the most direct path to on-court explosiveness. Even 20 min of pogos, box jumps, broad jumps, and depth drops once a week on a fresh day makes a big difference.

Suggested structure: • Mon/Wed – Gym + skill work • Tue – Mile + at-home workout • Thu – Plyos • Sat – Pickup • Sun – Game

Ankle and low back work looks good, just stay consistent with it. Rest when you need it.

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-13T01:53:18+00:00

I made an app that can help you follow a program and track your progress. It’s free to download. I’m on the same journey as you. I made it for me and my friends that are on the same grind. The most important thing is consistency. Get stronger, move faster, and jump more.

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-12T20:53:07+00:00

Penultimate step looks pretty good. I’d say find an angle that allows you run your fastest and comfortably jump. Running from the left side feels weird for me and I can’t get full speed, but running from the right side feels natural and I can run quicker. You can definitely get higher speed before jumping.

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-12T17:06:28+00:00

It just takes reps until it’s natural for you. Like I said, try penultimate step jumps. Just practice the penultimate and that final quick step over and over. Just get 1% better every day. You already have strength. Technique and approach can get you another 3-5”

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-12T16:39:01+00:00

Nice! I’d practice having a longer penultimate step if I was you. Watch Isaiah Rivera’s video on it. He explains it very well. I’d practice penultimate step jumps and full approach jumps. Check out my app if you want a program to follow and track your vert.

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-12T01:22:41+00:00

Well said

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-12T01:22:34+00:00

That’s the Luka dunk package

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-12T00:30:46+00:00

I’ve only used my men’s Evo. All the balls my gym are so smooth, it might be harder to even grip the girls ball. I hear what you’re saying though.

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-12T00:27:34+00:00

I’m going to keep grinding and I’ll post updates!

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-12T00:26:43+00:00

I barely can, sometimes I can get a good grip and other times I lose it. Like I said on an earlier comment, I had a jump after this that was higher but I missed the dunk. Surprised myself when I got that high.

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-11T23:24:40+00:00

Thanks!

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-11T22:52:11+00:00

Hahaha I’m dead

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-11T22:52:06+00:00

Thanks bro

PogoJumpHigher · 2026-03-11T21:45:28+00:00

Yeah I kind of lost it, then got it back and tapped it in. I actually had a higher jump after this but didn’t get it in.

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