Want to Jump Higher? It is Easier Than You Think

Speed, agility, and strength are the foundation of any serious athletic training. Therefore, running, stretching, and weight training must be done constantly to achieve these results. However, if you add to this plyometric exercises, you can achieve better results, and this includes an improved vertical jump.

For starters, using a plymometric box for training helps with in giving the conditions to maximize the training, however, there are some exercises that do not require it, such as double leg hops. Also, doing a standing long jump into a lateral sprint of 10 feet or so does not require the box. Doing a depth jump does, and can also be augmented with jumping into and tackling a blocking bag. Also, you can do a ninety second jumping drill, or if just starting, do sixty seconds, or thirty seconds, jumping on the box and forward, and then backward on the box and backward, doing 1 jump per second.

Plyometric exercises are not intended to replace other exercises, they are best used in conjunction with your already existing routine. You can think of them as a way to maximize the benefits of your exercise. Consider what is most important to your sport or activity, and add plyometric drills to your workout. If you are working towards improving your vertical jump, it really is that easy.