How to Add Inches to Your Vertical Jump
Your vertical jump can be crucial when you play sports, especially basketball, volleyball and track. While it may seem difficult to add inches to your jump, it's possible with the help of a few exercises. Switch out these exercises every other day with cardio, and your vertical jump will improve greatly.
Instructions
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Put on ankle weights and wear them as often as you can. If you have a staircase, go up and down the stairs a few times with the weights on. You can also wear them while you do chores.
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Straighten your back and squat so that your knees are at a 90 degree angle. Hold the pose for a few seconds, then stand back up. Repeat this motion nine times. Your vertical jump will improve as a result of the leg strengthening this exercise provides.
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Stand upright and lunge forward with one leg, bending your knee until it makes a 90 degree angle. Reverse the motion until you are standing upright again. Repeat the process nine more times. This exercise improves your vertical jump by strengthening your quads.
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Stand on the edge of a stair or curb. Let your heels hang off the edge and raise yourself up on your toes for a few seconds before relaxing and letting your heels drop. Repeat this nine more times. Toe raises will strengthen your calves to boost your vertical jump.
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