Vert Shock Review: Does the Program Actually Work or Is It a Scam? Our FINAL Verdict After Doing It Twice

One of the questions I get every time I open my inbox is this:

“I’m X age, Y height, looking to increase my vert FAST.
Is it possible I could dunk by Z time?”

And for a long time, my answer was:

“It’s borderline impossible; you’ll need more time.”

But recently, a new program called Vert Shock has challenged this notion.

They’re offering a short, 8-week plan through which they claim you would add 9-15 inches to your vertical.

Take a look…

Sound almost too good to be true, right?

And yet, the numerous testimonials and countless dunk videos of users who’ve completed Vert Shock are saying otherwise.

So I wanted to dig deeper and see if this program is really legit.

However, as much as I wanted to try it, I just didn’t have the time…

My schedule was WAY too packed with work, family, and life in general.

So I decided the best thing to do would be to bring you my friend Phil here, who’s tried the program himself and has tested it completely from A to Z.

Phil’s jumping game used to be very weak and he jumped from one program to another for many years before stumbling on Vert Shock.

For him, Vert Shock was a game changer and the thing that helped him up his game the most.

I asked Phil to make a detailed review and a video where he shares his thoughts and experience with the program…

…and so he did.

So without further ado… Phil, the stage is yours.

Watch Our Video Review of Vert Shock

Perfecting their vertical jump has propelled athletes like Jordan and LeBron to greatness, helping them earn a lot of respect and build their legacy.

In basketball, being able to jump high is a must for just about anything…

…whether it’s going for a layup, blocking a shot, grabbing a rebound, and of course – dunking.

For me, it used to be that my vertical was my Achilles heel – my biggest weakness point on the court…

and it was destroying my game!

It was so lame that I just didn’t think there was much I could do about it.

I thought to myself…

It’s not in my genes to jump high…

You know… the “white men can’t jump” cliche…

So I decided to set aside my dream of dunking and focus on other areas of my game.

I thought that by impressing people with my three-pointers and hit rates, I’d be able to deflect attention from my terrible jumping.

But it didn’t take long for me to realize that my game needed to be well-rounded and that I have to be able to play more ways.

Sure, every good player has his own special strengths and talents, but there’s something to be said for mastering the fundamentals.

I might not be able to slam the ball like Blake Griffin, but I still needed a chance when playing under the rim.

So I set out to find a solution.

I trained hard by taking any and every advice I could find.

I tried all sorts of gimmicks such as Jumpsoles/Strength Shoes, and used a lot of different programs such as Air Alert and whatnot.

But it just didn’t work, I was getting nowhere.

And though some of the programs were OK, I wouldn’t consider them to be a ‘slam dunk’ (see what I did there 😉 ).

I made very little progress with these programs…

4-5 inches tops, nothing more…

…and these inches usually disappeared after I changed my training regime or stopped using the program.

This was the case for many years…

A never-ending cycle of attempt and failure that had me going around in circles.

Until I finally had a breakthrough…

What was that breakthrough?

I discovered Vert Shock and started using its principles.

What Exactly Is Vert Shock?

Vert Shock is a new vertical jump training program developed by Adam Folker and Justin ‘Jus Fly’ Darlington.

It’s a 3-phase step-by-step program that was made specifically to help athletes increase their vertical jump and become more explosive.

The program guarantees to increase your vertical by 9-15 inches within the course of just 8 weeks and have you dunking in no-time.

It’s a pretty bold statement, and if you know me, you know I don’t believe in fairy tales or magic solutions.

Nevertheless, I was curious to try this program because the guys who created it – Adam Folker and Justin ‘Jus Fly’ – are pretty legit and reputable, and their name is attached to this program…

So they wouldn’t waste their time or risk their name with a scammy low-quality product.

Plus, the program had rave reviews everywhere I looked, and it seemed to be working for so many people with a lower vertical than mine.

So I thought to myself…

Hell, if they can do it, so can I!

Who Created Vert Shock?

OK…

There are basically two guys responsible for creating this program.

Let’s quickly talk about them and why you should listen closely to what they have to say.

Adam Folker

Adam Folker is the main guy behind Vert Shock.

Already in high-school Adam made a name for himself when he was selected as one of the Top 5 high-school basketball players in Canada.

After that, he played Division-I basketball in the NCAA for UC Irvine, as well as playing professional basketball overseas.

But Adam wasn’t always a great athlete.

He actually confessed that in his early years he could barely touch the rim (a lot like me), and was nothing special as an athlete.

This is quite a statement for someone who played Center at UC Irvine, one of the biggest basketball franchises in the NCAA, and has trained with NBA players.

So when I heard about him and his program, I knew anything he’d have to say about jumping would at least prove to be useful for me.

Justin ‘Jus Fly’ Darlington

Do I really have to introduce this guy?

’cause seriously… if you don’t know who Jus Fly is and you’re a passionate jumper, you’ve probably been living under a rock or something.

Justin Darlington aka ‘Jus Fly’ is one of the world’s GREATEST dunkers.

It’s estimated that his max vertical is 53 inches (imagine being able to jump even anywhere near that…)

And he has used these 50+ inches of hang time to build a name for himself by showcasing his talent all over the world.

He’s won some of the biggest dunk competitions, including the Nike Dunk Contest with LeBron and Anthony Davis.

This guy is so good that a few teams in the NBA even hired him to train their athletes.

A famous example is DeMar DeRozan, who was trained for the NBA Dunk Contest by none other than Jus Fly himself (see above).

So you see…

The guy definitely knows what he’s doing, and he’s a great mentor to have teaching you about how to improve in the best way possible.

Over the years, Jus Fly has developed some truly unique strategies and techniques that enabled him to elevate his vertical to 53 inches and establish himself as one of the world’s top dunkers.

He played an important part in the building of Vert Shock due to his vast amount of knowledge and expertise.

You’d better be ready to take notes because Just Fly reveals a lot of his secrets in Vert Shock.

Don’t be surprised if you have to go through what he says more than once to fully grasp the ideas. It happened to me, and I’m grateful for it.

How Does Vert Shock Work?

Vert Shock works by using very specific high-intensity, high-impact exercises which target your nervous system, particularly the nerves in your legs.

It uses advanced plyometrics and exercises that focus strategically on your Type-2 Fibers – the fast-twitch muscle fibers.

The idea behind this method is simple…

The faster your muscles will fire, the more force you’ll be able to generate, and the higher your jump will be.

Here’s a video that explains in more detail how the program works:

The 3 Phases of the Program

Vert Shock was designed as an 8-week training program and is broken down into three different phases:

1. Pre-Shock (Week 1)
2. Shock (Weeks 2-7)
3. Post-Shock (Week 8)

Let’s break down each of them one by one.

1. Pre-Shock (Week 1)

This is the first phase of the program…

It lasts only one week, and it’s designed to get your body up and ready for the main portion of the training, the Shock Phase.

It’s basically a pre-conditioning period where you ‘warm up’ your body and prepare it for the “beating” it’s about to take.

Already in this phase I gained 2 inches and felt the improvement.

I’ve seen even people who gained 5 inches during this phase, but these are rare cases to be honest.

Typically, most guys gain about 1-3 inches during this week.

On to the second phase…

2. Shock (Weeks 2-7)

Coming up next is the Shock Phase.

This is where the real action begins… it’s where the “shocking” of your muscles actually takes place… and it’s also where I made most of my gains.

The Shock Phase lasts six weeks, and it’s during this time where your body is constantly under pressure and your muscles are stimulated to act differently.

The goal here is to get your muscles to react super-fast and create that lightning-quick reflex that launches you above the rim.

This phase was initially pretty easy…

…but as I made progress through the program, it got harder and harder to the point my muscles were often sore from all the training, and I was fighting fatigue to get to the end of it.

However, it was very much worth it…

I gained 7 inches from it!!!

And you know what else happened?

I finally got my first dunk.

My very first 10-foot rim dunk!

Words cannot describe how I felt at that moment…

I’m not even gonna try…

I’ll just say I felt like this guy…

3. Post-Shock (Week 8)

Finally, there’s the Post-Shock phase, which is the last week of the program.

This is where you seal off your newly obtained gains and make your muscles accustomed to the fast neurological response.

To be honest, I hardly gained anything in this week, but it didn’t bother me at all.

After six weeks of intense training, I was happy to finally slow down and allow myself to relax.

My Results with Vert Shock

Overall, I couldn’t be happier with the results I’ve gotten from Vert Shock.

I managed to gain 10 inches and finally, FINALLY, achieve my dream of dunking.

For me, that’s absolutely INSANE.

Nothing I tried in the past has worked for me so well. NOTHING.

Even Jesse, who finally took the time to try Vert Shock himself, now agrees with me that it’s one of the BEST vertical jump programs available right now.

For me, nothing comes close to it in terms of effectiveness and value-for-money…

It’s the cure I had been waiting for all these years!

And now, after two months down the road, I can finally say that I no longer have to rely only on my jump-shot.

My game has changed… it is much more rounded now, and people are starting to take notice.

Opponents who once thought they had me all figured out now don’t know what to do about me. They can’t handle the fact that I’m blocking their shots and stealing all their rebounds.

I’ve managed to overcome my BIGGEST limitation in the game, and it’s all from doing this 8-week program.

How would that change your game if you could say the same two months from now?

Now I don’t want to sound like I’m bragging… I know I’m far from being inducted into the hall of fame…

But I’m so happy that I finally found something that works.

Here Are My Results With the Program After Only 3 Months:

Update

I gained 5.5 more inches after doing Vert Shock the SECOND time.

After seeing such a huge success with Vert Shock the first time, I started asking myself:

What if I repeat the program?

So I took two weeks off, gave myself time to recover, and restarted the program from scratch.

I went through the entire 8 weeks exactly the same way I did before (well, almost).

The only thing I changed was to include Vert Shock’s Complex Training Routines, which helped me build up my strength.

Other than that, it was pretty much the same.

And how did I do?

After completing the 8-week cycle for the second time, I gained an additional 5.5 inches.

At first, I wasn’t so thrilled about it… after all, I’ve always been very serious about becoming the strongest, baddest, highest jumping version of myself.

But then I looked at the bigger picture and REALIZED — I finished with a 40″ vertical.

That, my friends, is the result of hard work, being dedicated, and MOST OF ALL – a program that WORKS!

Here’s a graph showing my progress each week as I went through the program. I’ve updated the graph to include the second time.

Pretty amazing, huh?!

This is what you get when you train hard and you train the right way.

What I Liked About The Program

• No weight-lifting, no gym, and no equipment required. Everything is based on bodyweight and plyometric exercises that are proven to work for increasing your vertical leap so you can do this from the comfort of your home in any available space you have.
• Safe for teenagers. Will NOT stunt your growth! You can rest assured that you will still develop to your full genetic potential while improving your vertical significantly.
• Cuts down training time. The program is highly efficient in producing fast results by laser-targeting your fast-twitch muscle fibers.
• Easy to understand and implement. the instructions are very easy to follow and there’s guidance for every step of the way.
• Keeps you safe from injuries and overtraining. VERY IMPORTANT once you start jumping high!
• Can be accessed from anywhere and on any device.
• Provides ongoing support. Adam himself answers all of your questions and offers personal help and advice. There’s also weekly email check-ins to make sure you stay motivated and that you keep pushing forward towards your goal.
• 60-Day Money Back Guarantee. Vert Shock GUARANTEES your success with a 60-day money back guarantee. If you’re unhappy with the program, you can get ALL of your money back. It doesn’t get any safer than that.

What I Didn’t Like

• Requires internet connection. The program is only accessible through the net, so you need to either have a WiFi/data-connection or go through the materials at home before you leave for your workout. The workout sheets and the printable materials however, can be downloaded to your phone/computer.
• On some browsers, videos were not loading or loaded slowly. Switching to Chrome have solved the problem for me.
• Very fatiguing for the legs. Especially towards the end of the Shock Phase which is where the best results come from.
• Lots of cross-promotion on the site to other products.
• Little information and knowledge about the science of vertical jumping. If you’re looking to learn the know-how of jumping and dive deep into the scientific research, you’ll have to do that on your own, as the program does not explain much of the physics behind its training. However, I can understand that people are more interested in the practical rather than the theory.

Will Vert Shock Work for You?

There’s only one main reason why Vert Shock might not work for you, and that’s the fact that it’s not some sort of a magic cure.

While some may chase their dream of a higher vertical by going for special shoes and gimmicks, the truth is, being able to jump high is something that requires a lot of training and effort.

Vert Shock is a program that requires you to be fully committed for 8 weeks.

Thus…

If you really wanna see results, there’s simply no other way.

You have to follow the instructions as-is, and you CAN’T slack off.

However, if you do everything as it says and truly put your whole self into it, the reward is just priceless, and you’re guaranteed to get results.

Vert Shock Complex Training Routines

The Complex Training Routines module is something I missed out on when doing Vert Shock the first time.

As you all know, I did the program twice.

But in the second time, I did something different…

I combined the program with the Complex Training Routines.

What effect did that have on my vertical?

Simple…

I gained more inches.

I gained 5.5 more inches during my second Vert Shock run thanks to the Complex Training Routines.

Here’s the deal…

Vert Shock was built primarily to be a program that doesn’t require you to have any equipment or having to go to the gym.

How?

It’s based almost entirely on the principles of plyometrics and improving the connection between your central nervous system and your muscles’ motor units… so there’s hardly any weight-lifting involved.

Basically, what the program does is it forces you to better utilize the strength you already have, rather than trying to gain new strength.

This is what sets Vert Shock apart from all the other jump programs (BoingVert Animal does this as well, but far less effectively).

On one hand, it’s great… because a lot of people don’t have access to a gym or don’t want to start lifting weights… so to them, Vert Shock is an ideal choice.

That being said, many people DO look to include weights in their training.

They understand how crucial strength is to increasing their vertical and they want to get every inch out of their training.

For them, Adam has created the Complex Training Routines.

What Is the Vert Shock Complex Training Routines?

Vert Shock Complex Training Routines is a separate Vert Shock module that includes weight-lifting workouts for the prime movers.

These are your quads and posterior-chain muscles (lower back, glutes, hamstrings, and calves).

One thing to note, this is not the standard weight-training that you see everyone else is doing at the gym.

These are highly specific jump oriented workouts, and there’s a reason why they’re called complex.

They’re built more like super-sets paired with plyometrics to ensure that every ounce of muscle you add gets automatically converted into explosive strength.

The Complex Training Routines is just two sessions a week, each lasting around 45 minutes.

My recommendation is this…

If you have access to a gym and you have the time to do it, you should definitely include these workouts in your routine.

Remember: Strength training plays a huge role in being able to jump high, and it was proven time and time again to increase jumping height.

Bonus Module: Thincpro Jump Like Justin Workout

The Jump Like Justin module is the section that was created by Jus’ Fly.

This workout is all about technique and minimizing mistakes.

It helps you perfect your form to the level of elite athletes like Westbrook and LeBron.

The best thing is, this workout integrates perfectly with Vert Shock…

It only takes about 10-20 minutes and it really helps you get the max out of each session.

I felt that every time I did Justin’s workout it helped me get to the improvement zone faster and more easily.

My only regret is that I didn’t start using it right away… I could have gotten more inches and perhaps save myself the need of re-doing the program.

Therefore, if you’re going to do Vert Shock, I definitely recommend that you also do the Jump Like Justin sessions.

You will get faster results with it due to its strong synergistic effect with the program.

Update: I paid $25 for the Jump Like Justin module back in the day, but nowadays anyone who signs up with the program is getting it for FREE.

Sweet, eh?!

BTW, thincpro has a free PDF download that I highly recommend you to checkout because it offers 4 hacks you could use to add up to 4 inches to your vertical under an hour! No kiddin’

Summary

When it comes down to it, Vert Shock is one of the BEST programs we’ve found for jumping higher.

Whether you’re just starting out or somewhere in-between…

Or if you simply like to play hoops in your driveway…

This program can help you jump higher and become explosive!

As you can see from my results, Vert Shock has taken my game to a whole new level, and I’m pretty confident it can do the same for YOU.

So if you’re still struggling to increase your vertical and so far all of your efforts have come up short, my recommendation is this…

Put Vert Shock to the test and at least give it a try.

You’ll be surprised at how fast you can become a good jumper when training the right way, and you’ll finally be on your way to making your dream of dunking a reality.

Jesse Parker

Born and raised in sunny Florida, Jesse Parker grew up spending most of his days outdoors playing hoops and honing his basketball skills. He has a huge love for the game and is always striving to get better at it. His latest obsession is the subject of vertical jumping and dunking.