How to Jump Higher Vertically

Many basketball, volleyball, baseball, and football players want to improve their vertical jump as well as dancers, gymnasts, and those who compete in track and field jumping events. A higher vertical jump will allow them to be better athletes. See the steps below to jump higher.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Take care of your body. You must eat a well balanced diet and keep your body in optimum condition in order to jump higher. Make sure to eat lean protein and possibly drink protein shakes to feed your muscles. Try to slim down if you are overweight because the extra pounds will make it harder to jump higher. Get plenty of rest and avoid alcohol, nicotine, drugs, and caffeine.

2. Strengthen your calf muscles to jump higher. This could include jumping rope, squats, walking on your tip toes, heel raises, or plyometrics. Make sure to stretch properly before and after strength training. Mix up your routine and do different exercises on different days.

3. Practice jumping all the time. Consider jumping with ankle weights or a weighted vest. You will not jump higher overnight, but you will jump higher if you continue to train. Don't give up.

4. Get help from professionals who can critique your jump since you can't see your own jump while in the air. Try to measure your jumping progress on a regular basis to stay encouraged that your hard work is paying off.

Resources

• The Jump Manual: Vertical Jump Training System
• Double Your Vertical Leap
• Vertical Jump Development Bible
• Vertical Explosion Training Program
• VertFreak101
• Serious Ups Jump Program: Explosive Vertical Jump Project

[korkaieh]

on 12/22/2009 thank you.

[vmwhiz]

on 12/20/2009 Good advice!!!! Another one here http://www.ehow.com/how_5777729_jump-much-higher.html

[asssad]

on 10/19/2009 try to eat healthy food and try to sleep early

[survivoryea]

on 9/15/2009 Good advice for vertical jumping - 5*