Many people who play basketball want to learn how to jump higher so that they can be the one in the game that is counted on to help the team win. Whether that is by getting hold of that rebound or making a slam dunk as the buzzer rings jumping high can truly help you in your game. But to jump high doesn't come naturally to some and so you have to work at it. If you are unsure of how to do that then let me be the one to help you out.
You see, the exercises that are needed to help you in learning how to jump higher are ones that don't generally require any kind of special equipment or gym fees. The exercises that I find to be helpful are the ones that you can do pretty much any time and anywhere. Whether while on the couch watching the game or when you are walking across the room, you can be doing things to tone your calves and other muscles. A very small change that you can make is to attach ankle weights for when you go for a jog or if you are simply cleaning out the garage. No need to add a lot of weight, if you can add two pounds or five pounds it doesn't matter so long as you are doing what is necessary to build up your leg strength.
There are of course other things that will help you learn how to jump higher. You are going to think it silly to say this but something that will really help to build up your calves and other leg muscles is skipping. Skipping will probably not be the first thing to come to mind when you start thinking of way to build up leg strength but it should be. To see what I am saying, imagine yourself skipping and think of the leg muscles that are involved to get you off the ground. Of course you can't just dally about and expect results, each time you spring from the ground use your toes to take you higher each and every time. Not only will it build up the necessary muscles but it will also help to work others as well.
Jogging is another way that can help you in your game. Of course you can't just go on a three mile sprint and expect to come back alive but if you start easy and work your way up to the distance your want you will see an overall change in yourself. Your lungs will hold more air, your legs will be stronger and your body will begin changing because of the different muscles that are used. It will be something that can help you as you learn how to jump higher as the muscles that will be worked will be ones to help you achieve your goal.
Raising yourself onto your toes and then back down will work an amazing amount of muscles, especially your calves.
What is important is realizing that anything done to an extreme can take all the fun out of it. But if you work in moderation you will allow your body to work change for the good in a way that it can tolerate.
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Friday, February 20, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
It's all about training
I'm going to give you some of my tips to jump higher. There is any number of reasons why you'd want to know how to do this, but the most popular one I hear is basketball. Not only will this give you an advantage of being able to dunk, but being able to jump higher also translates to more accurate shooting as well as faster running. There is a lot of advantages to jumping higher and I'm going to show you exactly what you're going to have to know to successful do that.
Tip One: You should definitely be warming up before you start to attempt any sort of jumping higher exercises. The reason is that you can really cause damage that will slow down your progress. Often it is the damage you don't notice and than you wonder why things aren't working. If you warm up, your muscle fibers are less likely to get damaged.
Tip Two: You have to do explosive reps when you workout your calves. You can't do it slowly because that doesn't give you the right feel. When you jump, you put in a lot of push and the more explosive you are with your training, the more you can explode off the floor when you actually do it.
Tip Three: If you're not getting the proper food into your body, than you can't expect proper growth and strengthening of the muscles you've trained to jump higher. I know a lot of people just focus on the exercises, assuming those are the bread and butter of jumping higher, but it's just as important to provide the nutrition, so the work done during those exercises give results. In fact, 70% of success is eating the right food in the right time.
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Tip One: You should definitely be warming up before you start to attempt any sort of jumping higher exercises. The reason is that you can really cause damage that will slow down your progress. Often it is the damage you don't notice and than you wonder why things aren't working. If you warm up, your muscle fibers are less likely to get damaged.
Tip Two: You have to do explosive reps when you workout your calves. You can't do it slowly because that doesn't give you the right feel. When you jump, you put in a lot of push and the more explosive you are with your training, the more you can explode off the floor when you actually do it.
Tip Three: If you're not getting the proper food into your body, than you can't expect proper growth and strengthening of the muscles you've trained to jump higher. I know a lot of people just focus on the exercises, assuming those are the bread and butter of jumping higher, but it's just as important to provide the nutrition, so the work done during those exercises give results. In fact, 70% of success is eating the right food in the right time.
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Sunday, February 8, 2009
Jumping Higher Myths
There are 3 myths about jumping higher that I want to clarify.
1.) Having a high vertical leap is a born advantage
A lot of people think that players like Michael Jordan or Vince Carter had the genetic advantage and they just had their way of jumping higher than anyone else. A lot of times people tend to watch someone like Dr. J and say: Ooh gosh, he is so lucky with that talent. And what people don’t realize is that Dr. J went through hours and hours of training and sweat and dedication to reach that level. He said that himself. Genetic isn't enough. Hard work is the key.
2.) You should stop playing basketball when you’re doing a “vertical jump program”
That’s far from the truth. I mean, why would you? A lot of players often feel bad because they see that after practice their vertical has actually decreased. Well, that’s totally normal. You’re attacking a certain group of muscles and they get separated in this weird way. They get developed and as a result, temporarily can’t “serve you as well. In fact, if you notice that your jump has decreased that means that you’re doing it right. So don't stop basketball during the program.
3.) Get the hardest program out there
In basketball, as in everything else in life, you have to lay the foundation. You have to start small and build your way up. You have to start, for example with 20 calf raises, 20 seconds with a jump rope and so on. Build the foundation. Don’t go after these crazy programs that are just so exhausting that might get you injured. They’re for more advanced athletes and a lot of times, that’s not the case with you.
Step by step is the key to success.
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1.) Having a high vertical leap is a born advantage
A lot of people think that players like Michael Jordan or Vince Carter had the genetic advantage and they just had their way of jumping higher than anyone else. A lot of times people tend to watch someone like Dr. J and say: Ooh gosh, he is so lucky with that talent. And what people don’t realize is that Dr. J went through hours and hours of training and sweat and dedication to reach that level. He said that himself. Genetic isn't enough. Hard work is the key.
2.) You should stop playing basketball when you’re doing a “vertical jump program”
That’s far from the truth. I mean, why would you? A lot of players often feel bad because they see that after practice their vertical has actually decreased. Well, that’s totally normal. You’re attacking a certain group of muscles and they get separated in this weird way. They get developed and as a result, temporarily can’t “serve you as well. In fact, if you notice that your jump has decreased that means that you’re doing it right. So don't stop basketball during the program.
3.) Get the hardest program out there
In basketball, as in everything else in life, you have to lay the foundation. You have to start small and build your way up. You have to start, for example with 20 calf raises, 20 seconds with a jump rope and so on. Build the foundation. Don’t go after these crazy programs that are just so exhausting that might get you injured. They’re for more advanced athletes and a lot of times, that’s not the case with you.
Step by step is the key to success.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
How to Jump Higher Tips
Today I'll talk to you how to jump higher with some tips that I've created during my training. When you can jump higher in your sport of choice, most common, basketball, you are given a very big edge over the opposition. Not only can you dunk the ball, but you become a better shooter, a better blocker, a better defender and a better rebounder. When you have these traits, it makes you a tough player to beat. That's why I'm going to show you exactly what you're going to need to do to be able increase the height of your jump and be a better player.
When learning how to jump higher you need to focus on your calf and quad muscles. There are a few specific exercises that you can do to increase your jump.. The main two are squats and running. They don't get the focus and attention they deserve, but they're important. Squats create the power that you need to jump. It makes the jumping muscles stronger. Running keeps them springy and quick. With both combined, you can push off the ground with an explosive force. It's really amazing.
The next tip I have for you is about the most powerful one. All you have to do is walk around on the tips of your toes for around 30 minutes. It seems easy just thinking about it, but I guarantee in ten minutes you'll be in pain and need to stop. It's an extremely tough exercise to do, but if you can pull it off you'll be able to jump much higher after only a few weeks.
I hope you have found these simple little exercises useful,
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When learning how to jump higher you need to focus on your calf and quad muscles. There are a few specific exercises that you can do to increase your jump.. The main two are squats and running. They don't get the focus and attention they deserve, but they're important. Squats create the power that you need to jump. It makes the jumping muscles stronger. Running keeps them springy and quick. With both combined, you can push off the ground with an explosive force. It's really amazing.
The next tip I have for you is about the most powerful one. All you have to do is walk around on the tips of your toes for around 30 minutes. It seems easy just thinking about it, but I guarantee in ten minutes you'll be in pain and need to stop. It's an extremely tough exercise to do, but if you can pull it off you'll be able to jump much higher after only a few weeks.
I hope you have found these simple little exercises useful,
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Monday, February 2, 2009
Incredible Ways to Jump Higher
I wanted to take the time to talk to you about incredible ways to jump higher. The NBA is full of players that can jump extraordinarily high, but could they always do that. For the most part, no. A lot of these guys had to train hard every single day to achieve this. Personal trainers specializing in the practice of jumping higher were used and through this process they were able to achieve the great heights they have today. This should really illustrate the point that you can achieve great success as well, if you follow the same jumping methods. That's why I'm going to show you various ways to jump higher that you can use to improve yourself.
I like this method the best because it is so simple and requires no equipment; just walk around on the tips of your toes for 30 minutes. It seems like it would be easy, but a guarantee after 15 minutes your legs will be burning. It's extremely tough, but it works the proper muscles for jumping. If you're able to do this will relative ease, than try walking around backwards like this. That makes it twice as hard as the original.
I think squats are another important way to jump higher. It doesn't seem like something that would be that effective since it really focuses on the upper leg muscles, but if you actually watch a squat; it is a slow motion jump. It is perfect for strengthening those important muscles for jumping higher.
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I like this method the best because it is so simple and requires no equipment; just walk around on the tips of your toes for 30 minutes. It seems like it would be easy, but a guarantee after 15 minutes your legs will be burning. It's extremely tough, but it works the proper muscles for jumping. If you're able to do this will relative ease, than try walking around backwards like this. That makes it twice as hard as the original.
I think squats are another important way to jump higher. It doesn't seem like something that would be that effective since it really focuses on the upper leg muscles, but if you actually watch a squat; it is a slow motion jump. It is perfect for strengthening those important muscles for jumping higher.
Power jump systems Vertical Jump Secrets! and Jump manual!
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