Archive for February, 2010


How to increase vertical jump; 8 inches in four months?

I currently have a stress fracture, but I’ve decided to play through it this year. I currently play volleyball (lots of jumping) which has 1:20 hour practice every day And leg press 220 pounds for an hour 5 days a week. Don’t count reps, just keep the weight moving. My vertical at the moment is [...]

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What Exercises Can I Do To Add 6-10 inches on my vertical jump?

im tryin to dunk but my vertical isnt high enough. I can touch rim though. I need about 6-10 inches. or even 5 at least. so what exercises can i do to jump higher Check this out http://www.wikihow.com/dunk-a-basketball hope this helps addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestverticaljump.org%2Fblog%2Fexercises-vertical%2Fwhat-exercises-can-i-do-to-add-6-10-inches-on-my-vertical-jump’; addthis_title = ‘What+Exercises+Can+I+Do+To+Add+6-10+inches+on+my+vertical+jump%3F’; addthis_pub = ”;

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How to jump higher for Basketball?

I’ve been trying to jump higher for BB. Please gimme some tips! do some strength trainning on your legs. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestverticaljump.org%2Fblog%2Fjump-higher-basketball%2Fhow-to-jump-higher-for-basketball-2′; addthis_title = ‘How+to+jump+higher+for+Basketball%3F’; addthis_pub = ”;

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I need to increase my vertical jump and train for basketball?

I’m 13 years old, so NO weights at all. I’m 5’3" and 108 lbs. I want to increase my vertical jump for basketball and i want to know any good training tips that I can perform at my house. Most of your jump height comes from swinging your lead arm and knee upwards and your [...]

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What are some ways to improve my vertical jump?

Right now, Im 5’10" and weight 190lbs. I tested my vertical and its 18". I want to be able to dunk. What are some equipments I should use or some drills I should do to improve my vertical? (Jumpsoles, plyometrics, ankle weights, stairs, etc.) hit the weight room… do some cleans (i hope you know [...]

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Would ankle weights help me run faster or jump higher if i walk with them?

Im trying to find out how to use them effectively. Someone told me that you could eventually jump higher by walking around with them. NOPE, AND MAKE IT EASIER FOR SPRAINS addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestverticaljump.org%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-jump-higher%2Fwould-ankle-weights-help-me-run-faster-or-jump-higher-if-i-walk-with-them’; addthis_title = ‘Would+ankle+weights+help+me+run+faster+or+jump+higher+if+i+walk+with+them%3F’; addthis_pub = ”;

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What are good exercises to increase vertical leap?

I am 15 years old, 6′ 2", and unsurprisingly my favorite sport in the world is basketball. I am hoping to be at least grabbing the rim by next year if not rustily dunking it. I can’t touch rim yet but i come within inches and i weigh 140 pounds. What is the quickest most [...]

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What are some plyometric drills so i can jump higher/ increase my vertical leap?

Tell me if you have done these drills and have worked for you Well im not sure if it works but…I had an old basketball coach tell me to practice these two exercises at 100 reps per exercise: 1)Stand up straight with your heels flat on the floor then stand on ur tippy toes and [...]

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How do I jump higher for cheer jumps?

Our cheer tryouts are in a month and I really need to perfect my jumps. I know I can get my legs really high since I’m extremely flexible, and I get them super high on the trampoline. What are some good daily exercises to gain strength in my legs so I can jump higher? Also, [...]

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How can you stop cats from jumping on the table and counters?

My cats keep jumping on the counter and table and I would just like to know how to stop it? What can I do ? buy a small squirt gun and spray them when ever they jump up where you don’t want them to. Just avoid getting any water in their ears.If you can get [...]

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