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How to Leap Out of The Gym

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By jam1lon
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This article will give males and females a better understanding and application on what is needed to help you increase your vertical leaping abilities and overall power and strength.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Weights, Barbells
  • Spotter
  • Backpack
  • Drinking Water
  • Protein Shake
  1. Step 1

    * Make sure you are hydrated before workout. Do not eat anything heavy beforehand. Warm up your legs first by running for a few minutes

  2. Step 2

    * Do 8 traditional bend over and touch your toes exercises, slowly

  3. Step 3

    * Do 5-6 sets, 6-8 reps of squats with about 50% to 60% of your body weight added on and lifted, explosively but controlled... use weight belt and spotter if possible, please.

  4. Step 4

    * Warm up and flex your shoulders for a minute or more and do 6 sets, 8 reps of bench presses equal to at least your own body weight... a spotter is always encouraged here, please

  5. Step 5

    * Do 8 sets, 8 reps of shoulder presses 30 lbs or whatever you can handle easily

  6. Step 6

    * Get a back pack and load it with about 10-15 lbs of items and jump up as high as possible 10 times, doing 5 sets... make sure you breathe in and out each time

  7. Step 7

    * Do hanging reverse leg ups or regular sit-ups of 8 sets, 8 reps for core strength ... add 5-10 lbs on chest if you do regular sit-ups

  8. Step 8

    * Sprint for about 1 minute intervals, 5 times.

  9. Step 9

    * Drink a protein shake afterwards

    * You will should also become stronger and physically able to do better in most physical activities.

Tips & Warnings
  • Make sure you check with your doctor to ensure that it is safe for you to workout in this manner.
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