How to Jump Higher in Basketball and Dunk

[Shawn Chow]

How to jump higher in basketball and dunk is a common question among
most athletes that play basketball. Unfortunately there is no easy
answer to the question. There are so many variables amongst athletes
that no single exercise or training method will give every athlete the
same results.
The first thing to consider is where you are starting at. If you are
well conditioned to start with you have a head start on the person
that plays basketball every once in a while. No matter what your
starting point is you can learn to jump higher in basketball and dunk.
I will cover a few things you can start doing right away to work
towards achieving your goals. Remember your results will depend on
your work ethic and dedication.
The first thing you need is a strong cardiovascular system to allow
you to train at meaning full level from the beginning of your workout
until the end. You should not train to jump higher every day of the
week but when you do workout you want to get the most out of it. You
can however work on cardio every day of the week if you want. Jogging
is a good exercise to start with for cardio endurance. If you can't
jog start by walking at a brisk pace and work your way up. Like I said
in the beginning everyone starts at a different point.
Another good exercise is jumping rope. Not only does it give you some
cardio exercise but it uses some of the muscles needed for jumping. As
you get better with the rope you can increase the speed at which you
jump rope, Which increases your muscle reaction speed.
Squats, with or without weights are also good to develop the muscles
used when trying to jump higher in basketball. Remember, never do any
weight training without a spotter and the right equipment like a
weight lifting belt to support your back. Beyond squats you should
condition your whole body. It requires good core strength to jump
higher than you do now.
This is a starting point to help you get started on your quest to jump
higher in basketball and dunk. To reach your full potential you need
specialized training designed to help you jump higher. There are many
programs available, some good, some not so good. Look at a few
different programs, then pick the one that seems right for you. If you
do the work and follow the program the way the trainer recommends you
will learn how to jump higher in basketball and dunk.

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