5 Methods To Improve Your Vertical Jump
Many sportsmen wish to improve their jumping ability, but don’t wish to spend on costly programs, weights, or the non-effective special shoes. Although some of the workout programs available to provide good results, the same outcome can be accomplished at home employing a few straightforward exercises.
What you want : A jump rope, a chair, an open area to run and jump.
The Exercises
Armless Spring-Ups : Stand straight with your feet about a foot apart. Place both of your hands on your head with your elbows pointing each off to a different side. Using all the effort you have, crouch down a bit and spring into the air. Land with your knees a touch bent and as quickly as you can, bounce into the air once more. The secret’s to jump as high as you can each leap. Do 20 to 25, 3 or 4 times.
Squats : Stand with your feet shoulder distance apart. Taking a look at an object above eye level and maintaining a straight back, bend at your knees as if you were going to relax in a chair. Keep your heels on the floor. Make sure that you get your quads parallel to the ground, for full range of motion. Inhale as you descend. Stand up by extending your hips and knees until your legs are straight, and breathe out on your way up. For added results hold some dumbbells or a barbell of your choice.
Jumping Rope : This is self explanatory. Listening to music or watching TV while jumping rope can make jumping rope more pleasant, and jumping rope can provide you with fast heavy results. Try to build up the quantity of repetitions each day.
Power Step-Ups : Grab a chair, preferably an old one, but not one that may break. Place one foot on the front of the chair and use only that leg to jump up in to the air, swinging your arms and shoulders to get your highest jump. Land rigorously with the opposite foot on the chair and the foot you just jumped with on the ground. Do 20 or 25 repetitions, 2 or 3 sets.
Remember to Stretch : Stretching regularly is of similar importance as any of the exercises. Attempt to stretch all your muscles at least 3 times each day. This will make you more flexible, and an all-round better athlete. It’ll also make your muscles stronger and help them heal fast after a powerful day of leaping.
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