Jump
Higher - Simple
Tips to Improve Your Vertical Leap
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Ever watched NBA basketball
and wondered how these basketball player's can jump so high. You'd
probably have to increase your vertical by 10 or more inches to do
that. Relax, if you want to jump
higher and dunk a basketball,
there
are some tips you can follow.
First of all, to dunk a basketball, whether you are in the NBA or high
school, you must improve your vertical.
To jump higher you need good
flexibility, good jumping technique, and strong legs. The best NBA
dunkers have all that. You can too.
Warm
Up
Before doing and jump program exercises, you need to get your muscles
warm. Go for a quick jog or climb some stairs. Do anything to get your
blood going. If you break a sweat then you know you're ready. I
recommend about 5 minutes of warm-up. You don't want to tire yourself
out. But definitely get loose or your training will not increase your
vertical as much.
Flexibility
Want to add inches to your vertical leap? Stretch. It is important to
stretch the big jumping muscles: quads, calves, and hamstrings. The
sprinter's stretch is good for your quads. Toe touches work well on
your hamstrings. And butterfly stretches are great for your groin. The
wall lean will take care of your calves. And don't neglect your upper
body as you will be using to jump higher.
Jump
Exercises
Plyometrics
is a popular method for jumping higher. Plyometrics
involves simulating the jumping motion to better prepare you for when
you need to jump high. Exercises include the box jump, stair jump, side
box jump, and jumping rope. Plyometric drills work great to increase
your vertical, as they train the muscles to jump higher.
Strength
Exercises
To jump higher you need stronger legs. Period. But not having a gym
membership doesn't mean you can't improve your leg strength. Exercises
like squats, toe raises, lunges, and step ups can all be done with out
weights. If you belong to a gym, you can do weighted squats, toe
raises, and even add in leg press.
If you want to increase your
vertical and maximize results, make sure
you alternate your jump program days -- one day jump exercises, one day
strength exercise. Follow these simple tips and you'll be jumping
higher and improving your vertical leap in no time.
See you at the rim!
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