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It is a frustrating experience searching for the best vertical program primarily because they all claim to be the best.

Examine the websites of The Vertical Bible, The Jump Manual, Vertical Mastery and The Vertical Project and they will claim to be the best vertical program.

If you are ready to buy one of these programs, how do you choose? Our research has shown that there are typically 3 scams to watch out for:

1. Monthly coaching charges – does the program charge you monthly for “one-on-one” coaching? There are great vertical programs on the market that have legitimate monthly coaching. But they generally only cost $10-$12 per month. You have to watch out for the programs with monthly coaching that 1) is very expensive (some are $150 and up per month) and 2) don’t tell you clearly about their monthly fees.

It’s disgusting, but the fact is that some of the not so best vertical programs charge a monthly fee for coaching and only tell you this in very small print when you buy their product.

2. One size fits all – while not necessarily a scam, you have to really be careful with the one size fits all approach to vertical jumping. If you think about it, does it really make sense that the best vertical program would be the same for somebody who is 5′5″ tall vs. someone who is 6′6″ tall?

Most of the vertical jumping programs are designed for mass distribution, so it only makes sense that they would take a one size fits all approach. While convenient for them, it is not an ideal situation for you.

Some of the best vertical programs are software based and they design training routines specifically to your skill level, ability, and body type. These custom programs are typically the same price, or cheaper, than the one size fits all programs. So, doesn’t it make sense to spend your money on a program custom designed to you and your abilities vs a one size fits all approach?

3. Bogus claims – the best vertical programs will not make bogus claims. How do you tell if a program is making a bogus claim? Usually you can tell if they make claims like:

- get your vertical jump to 50 inches in a week (this is exaggerating, but you get the point)

- you won’t have to workout your legs – this is a lie. Any program that says you will not have to squats, calf raises, etc., is just trying to get you to buy their product. A solid vertical jump programs will have you workout your legs.

- Eat anything you want – yes, I have actually seen this. Bottom line is this is false. You have to follow a good diet to get an awesome vertical leap.

Follow these guidelines and be wary of the seductive sales pages online trying to sell you the best vertical program. There are some fantastic choices out there that will help you learn how to dunk pretty quickly, you just have to sort through the junk.

Learn more about the best vertical program on the market. Stop by Mat Hultquist’s site where you can find out all about the best vertical program along with a free 85 page vertical jump training program.