Increase Jumping Ability by...JUMPING!
We are going to keep this article short but sweet, while at the same time giving away a great tip. Want to know one of the easiest and most effective ways to increase vertical jump? JUMP! Take a look at almost any exercise program designed to increase jumping ability and you will notice that there is a quite a bit of jumping involved. That is because vertical jumping is one of the more explosive exercises that the human body can perform, and it is a perfect way for you to train to jump higher. You can do all of the lifts, exercises, and workouts in the world, but the simple fact is that if you do not practice your vertical jumping and practice often, your vertical leap will never reach its full potential.
There are a variety of ways you can practice this, here is a short list to think about:
- Practice dunking a basketball, even if you cannot do it TRY! The jumping will be great training
- Find something you can almost jump and touch but can't quite (one or two inches away). Practice and work hard until you can!
- Play a sport like basketball that involves jumping for fun. Jump as high as you can when the situation allows, such as rebounding
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