Jump Higher With Plyometric Exercises

Plyometric exercises should be part of any athlete that is seeking to increase their vertical jump. Performing these types of exercises will also help athletes increase their speed and agility, indirectly.  The core of plyometric exercises involves doing a series of jumps from various heights and at different intensities. Here are some exercises that you can perform to get the most out of these workouts and see results in jumping higher.

The things you will need to perform these exercises is to get boxes or anything you can jump off that are in varying heights. The first exercise is a warm-up, and these are the squat jumps – get into a squatting position and jump as high as you can with your arms thrusting you up into the air. The next exercise is the box jump, which involves jumping off a box of some height and jumping back up on the box as quickly again. Another exercise is called bounding, and this involves you jogging and leaping off one leg at a time and switching on and off. Do each of the exercises for 10 reps and 3 sets, every other day.

Incorporating plyometric exercises is essential to any athlete that is determined to increase their vertical. Plyometric exercises are some of the most effective jump training exercises available and with dedicated training, you will definitely see results.

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High Jumper – Javier Sotomayor



Here’s a clip of Cuban high jumper, Javier Sotomayor, setting the indoor world record of 7ft 11 1/2in.(2.43m) on March 4th, 1989. His outdoor record is 8ft 1/2in.(2.45m).

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Jordan vs. Wilkins: Motivation On How To Jump Higher



The infamous 1988 NBA slam dunk contest between Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins. Notice neither Jordan or Wilkins have enormous calves or humongous thighs. It is a common misconception that you need to have huge calves in order to jump high. Solely having big calves will not make you jump higher. To help you with achieving your vertical leap goals, check out some of these programs on how to jump higher.

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