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

By: Steve Litt
Submitted: 2008-09-11 17:24:59
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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.

Tired of being out rebounded, blocked, or dunked on? Steve Litt has been coaching young athletes for over 22 years and can help you out jump your competition. To learn more about how to jump higher, visit his website for free workouts and tips on how to increase your vertical leap: www.thehighjumper.com

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