Impress Friends, Players, And Girls With A Great Vertical Jump

Players want to run fast and jump high in most sports today. Basketball is no exception. Here is how to improve the height of your vertical leap.

Two of the most important muscles for jumping are the calf and quadriceps muscles. Quad muscles give you the power in your jump required to get up into the air. The calves are the muscles that get you that extra spring. These are the same muscles that sprinters need to develop as well, so make sure your sprinting ability is top notch and you’ll see your jump increase.

For your quads, it is best to perform the leg press workout on a leg press machine, pushing weight outwards or upwards. Leg extensions, where one sits flat and lifts weight upward with both legs, is another way to strengthen the quads. A favorite is the wall sit. This requires less equipment and uses the weight of your own body to build strength. Sit on a wall, dropping your rear end until you quads are at a 90 degree angle and parallel to the ground. Sit there for a while, even adding a weight to your lap, until the muscle starts to burn.

For your calves and quads do deep knee bends. Keep your back straight and squat to the floor as low as you can go. Add weights to make it more difficult. Raise up from the squat slowly, and go onto your toes at the end of the extension. Toe lifts help give you that extra spring in your jump.

Utilize a weight room and develop your whole body. The best athletes are well rounded in the gym. Keep working out, and you’ll reach your vertical jump potential.