Best Ever Vertical Jump Exercises

So many people have watched in amazement over the yeas as my vertical leap has steadily increased. They can't believe my gains and my new found hops, and they are always asking me for the best exercises I used to see such an increase so quickly. Here's what I tell them.

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First of all, a great way to increase your vertical jump is to hold a basketball for balance. Now, bend down into a squat position, still holding the ball in front of you. Jump as high as you can but do not bend your knees. Stay in that squat position while you jump, using only your lower legs for power, and when you land you should be in the exact same position as when you started. Do this a number of times, and at the end, jump as high as you possibly can, this time using your knees. Put everything into this jump. It won't be high, but it will be extremely effective at increasing your leg muscles and jumping ability. Warning: this exercise is extremely taxing. Never do it the day before or of a game.

Here's another one that will help you jump much higher quickly-stand straight up, and, without bending your knees, jump as high as you possibly can (your knees will bend slightly). This is a workout that focuses exclusively on your lower leg muscles by not allowing you to bend your knees. As soon as you hit the ground (meaning the split second) jump back up gain, and repeat this motion a number of times (for the exact number, find a good vertical jump program, because I can't give out this information). This exercise is extremely effective at strengthening your lower leg muscles.

Finally, another great one you can do is to stand on your tip toes. Now, jump only about 1-2 inches, and as soon as you hit hit ground, jump again. This is extremely effective at increasing the strength of your heels, and will help you to jump high extremely quickly, while your opponents will still be grounded. This will also help you to come out of nowhere for amazing bocks.

These certainly aren't all the vertical jump exercises I do, but they are some of the best that I have found to be effective at increasing my vertical jump. My recommendation? Find a good jump program, do it religiously, always go at it 100%, and on your days off, go out and play, and jump early and often, to build muscle memory. That's the best way to see an increase in your vertical leap, and very quickly, beause soon all your legs will know is the jumping motion, and you will be amazed at how high you can jump and your inner athletic potential.