Summary
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John and Isaiah introduce the video, where they will react to Jason Kelce's attempt to dunk a basketball. They reveal Kelce's stats (6'3", 265 lbs, 38 years old), highlighting the challenge and relatability of his goal as someone who has never dunked before.
The hosts are surprised to find their own jump technique video being used by Jason Kelce. They critique his initial jumping form, noting his single-foot approach and less-than-optimal technique, while also measuring his standing reach and vertical at the start of his training.
John and Isaiah review Kelce's weightlifting program, which includes exercises like barbell snatches, Kaiser squats, and rear-foot elevated split squats. They note the high volume of his training and express concerns about potential injuries, especially considering his age and weight. They suggest weight loss and load management would be beneficial.
Kelce incorporates the 'penultimate step' and 'block foot' technique, which are concepts taught by THP. The hosts are excited to see their methods being used and notice immediate improvements in Kelce's jumping height. They discuss how good athletes, like Kelce, quickly adapt to new motor skills.
Kelce practices dunking with various sized balls. The hosts critique the use of smaller balls, suggesting they can lead to bad habits. They also observe Kelce experiencing fatigue by week three of his training, emphasizing the importance of deload weeks in a training program. They note his technique getting better, but his jumps are not consistently improving due to fatigue.
Kelce experiments with various gadgets, including carbon fiber insoles, APL shoes, a weightlifting belt, and a squat suit, to boost his vertical. The hosts comically react to these attempts. Later, Kelce reveals he tore his quad during quarter squats with heavy weight, an injury the hosts had anticipated due to the high volume of his training.
After four months of recovery and additional training, Kelce attempts to dunk at the New Heights Live show with Will Ferrell assisting. He manages to get the ball through the hoop, but the hosts and many viewers debate whether it truly qualifies as a dunk, requiring another angle to confirm.
The hosts conclude the video, still debating if Kelce's final attempt was a definitive dunk. They commend him for his persistence and improvement, especially at his age. They use Kelce's journey to highlight the importance of a well-structured training plan to avoid injuries and achieve vertical jump goals, encouraging viewers to visit TGB Strength for personalized training.