How to Jump Higher

Learning how to jump higher can greatly improve your athletic performance. Jumping muscles are all over your body, which means that even toe strength makes a huge difference. Build the right muscles, and you'll be jumping higher in no time.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

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   Warm up before you exercise. This will prevent injury and make your workout more effective. Run in place for 2 minutes and stretch for 5 more. Do the following exercises 3-4 times per week. You should be noticing results within 3 months.

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   Keeping your back straight, bend at the knees until you can't go down any farther. Repeat this exercise until you've maxed out. You can also do jumps: Once you're as low as you can go, jump as high as possible, then descend immediately after.

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   Stand flat on your feet. Slowly elevate your heels, then lower them to the ground at the same speed. You should be able to do this 20+ times at first. When it gets too easy, hold weights in your hands and repeat the exercise as usual.

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   Work on those abs! Sit-ups put too much stress on the neck and spine, so do different kinds of crunches to improve your jumping skills. You can also jump rope to help yourself leap like an NBA star. In a nutshell, that's how to jump higher!

Resources

• 100 Exercises For Power & Strength
• Run Faster and Jump Higher with Speedsoles
• Jump Attack: Ultimate Program On How to Jump Higher

[ScarlettOHairy]

on 2/22/2009 I was wondering how to jump higher! Whew!!! ;o)

[Knowpher]

on 2/3/2009 Good tips and good advice to remember those abs! Thanks! 5*

[WebScribe]

on 1/28/2009 And I thought, from the title, that this might be some tongue-in-cheek about the old "the boss says 'jump', she says 'how high'" routine! Very good pointers for real fitness! Thanks!

[HairCrazy]

on 1/27/2009 Very good information! Thanks!

[utopiandream30]

on 1/27/2009 Good advice for track and marathon runners! 5*