Kobe Bryant Does These Workouts to Jump Higher - Do You?

[Wendy Blair]

Have you ever wondered how the pro NBA players jump so high and dunk
so well? NBA stars are on a very strict jump workout that they do
every day. The workout is very simple and can be done by basketball
player of any skill level, whether you are a high school player who
needs a few more inches to dunk or a college star that wants to win a
dunk contest. Here are the key elements of the NBA jump training.
1. Jump Squats! Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your
hands behind your head. Bend your knees and crouch so that your legs
are parallel with the floor. Now jump as high as you can, keeping your
back straight and your hands behind your head. Instantly when your
feet touch the ground, repeat the whole process. Do about 20 jumps, 3
times or until you cannot do anymore.
2. Stairs! This is easy and effective. Start by simply running up the
stairs and walk back down. Then run up the stairs skipping a stair
with each step. Then Hop with both feet up the stairs. Ten Hop on 1
foot up the stairs. All of these exercises work your calves
tremendously, which is a huge part in jump height. Do these workouts
every day.
3. Sprints! Sprints are much more effective in improving jump height
than long distance running. Sprints force your muscle to become much
more explosive. Do at least 5 sprints, 100 yards long, every day. You
will see your quickness begin to skyrocket and you will start jumping
higher in no time.