Vertical Leap – Exercises To Jump Higher
Since sports such as basketball, volleyball and football are popular sports and require to some extent great achievements in vertical leap, there is a constant quest by these people to improve on their vertical leap. There are many programs out there to enable one to achieve a higher jump and one of the most simplest form is through some basic jumping exercises. These jumping exercises should enable one to increase their vertical leap over time.
The idea of doing jumping exercises is to be able to do them consistently. Prior to the exercises, you should warm your muscles up. Do some stretching and then jog around. For those who own a jump rope, use it as it will definitely be a help. Another form of warming-up exercise is to run up and down the stairs but it is important not to overdo it as your legs might be worn out before you can actually get to the proper jumping exercises. Having warmed the muscles up, the following jumping exercises can be carried out proper :
Deep Knee Bends : Make sure you are in a standing position. Start by slowly bending your knees while keeping your back straight. Proceed to crouch down very slowly as low as possible and ensure that it doesn’t hurt before rising slowly. Do it for about 15 times initially and gradually, increase it to 20, 25 etc over time.
Deep Knee Bend Jumps : Again, ensure that you are in a standing position. As with the above, crouch down but with more speed and with the bottom almost making contact with the ground before exploding upwards as high as possible. Immediately after landing, crouch and return to the upward position. Again, start with 15 before gradually increasing to 20, 25 etc over time.
Toe Raises : Stand regularly and balance yourself before raising up standing on the tip of the toes before lowering yourself. It is important to do it slowly and steadily for between 30-50 times.
Toe-Raise With Weights : If you possess and form of weights, it will benefit you to perform these toe-raises while wearing or holding these weights. Do bear in mind that small weights of about 5 to 10 pounds are the best for this purpose.
Stomach Crunches : They are good for your back, as opposed to sit-ups. Stomach crunches is an exercise where while lying on the back, keep the back straight with the use of the ab muscles and lift up slightly and just enough for the shoulders to be lifted off the ground. Twice daily sessions of 10 minutes each should be sufficient.
Jumping Rope : A jumping rope has been proven to be able to improve on your vertical leap significantly. Try to make it a habit; while you’re doing other activities such as watching television or waiting for the laundry to wash etc.
These exercises are merely intended to improve on your jumping ability; increasing the heights achieved. Over time, they should contribute to your ability to vertical leap better and more effectively.
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