Increase My Vertical Jump - Solutions on How to Increase Vertical Jump

[Shawn Chow]

When you are playing basketball you have no doubt said to yourself, "I
need to increase my vertical jump." Whether it be because you are
disgusted for not being able to block that shot or because you are
just wanting to be a better player, increasing vertical can be a major
help.
A good vertical jump is a skill that is beneficial to every basketball
player and one they all wish to develop. Dribbling a ball is important
but to be able to jump high to grab a rebound, block a shot or slam
dunk the ball are all things that can make you go from average to
spectacular. Fortunately, increasing vertical jump doesn't take rocket
science. It does take proper exercise, training and of course plenty
of practice. I know you have heard that practice makes perfect and
with basketball, it is no different.
The leg muscles are of course the ones that will help you. I too
wanted to increase my vertical jump and so I did a little research. No
sense going into it blind. What I found out was that I definitely
needed to tone up my leg muscles. But finding the solution is the easy
part. Working to achieve the results was the hard part. Before then I
had thought myself to be somewhat in shape but boy was I wrong. My leg
muscles were so out of shape no wonder I wasn't very good at getting
off the ground.
Now that I knew there was a need for change if I wanted to increase my
vertical jump, I needed to work on getting the results that I wanted.
Jogging is a way that will work to help with an overall body fix.
Jogging will not only work your leg muscles but it will also help your
lungs. Basketball of course is a lot of running and to run for very
long you have to have fit lungs. Lungs that can hold plenty of air so
that you can play as long as you like is very important. For even
quicker results you can add some leg weights to your ankles. They
don't have to weigh a lot, just enough to make a bit of a difference.
Toe raises are another way that I was able to increase my vertical
jump. To do them properly you need to stand flatfooted and then slowly
raise yourself up onto your tip-toes. Hold them there for a few
seconds and then slowly lower yourself back down but do not let your
heels touch the ground until you are done with this exercise. After
you do a few sets of these and are comfortable you can add some
weights to your hands.
To increase my vertical jump was something that did take some work and
determination but if I can do it then anybody can. Just remember when
you are doing these, or any exercises, to not overdo it. Anything done
in moderation will give you far better results than someone who
tortures their bodies and ends up sore and unable to do anything.

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