Making Your Vertical Jump Higher: Tips And Tricks

Want to improve your vertical jump for basketball? Or just show off to your friends? Here are some inside tips on how to get that explosion under our feet.

There are a million “Increase Your Jump” programs out there, and many of them have great advice. The first thing you should know is that practice makes perfect. But don’t practice more than 5 times a week. Four or five days a week will allow your muscles to rest and heal on the off days.

Before you begin your practice, make sure you stretch. Any serious exercise requires stretching for a few minutes, and it’s a good idea to jog around for a few minutes as well. Many people suggest jumping rope for a few minutes as well.

As for your actual jumping exercises, start with deep knee bends. From a standing position, keep your back straight and crouch down as low as possible. Slowly raise back up, and repeat this about 15 times. As you get better, increase your reps. After your deep knee bends, do the same thing but finish with a jump at the end of each rep.

Toe raises are important. Stand with good posture, and rise up to the tip of your toes. Then lower back down. Do this up to 50 times. Then do toe raises with weights in your hands.

Finish off your basic exercises with stomach crunches. Sit ups aren’t great for your back, so stomach crunches are the way to go.