Does anyone know any proven ways to increase one's vertical leap?

[antyler]

Originally posted by: Wingznut

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: antyler

Originally posted by: Wingznut
Pretty much the same as anything else... If you want to do something better, then do it more often.

If you want to jump higher, then jump to build up those particular muscles. Add weight, if jumping alone isn't a good enough workout.

Oh, and drop some weight if you need to.

I'm 6'2 and 145 pounds. I need to gain weight if anything. As for the jumping, I think that im going to try ankle weights and jumproping.

:thumbsdown: to ankle weights. They're mainly used for aerobic activity to burn calories..they're not intended to improve hops.

Jumproping though is good :thumbsup:

How could adding weight while working the muscles associated with jumping NOT help? (Unless you are saying that ankle weights aren't heavy enough.)

Thats what i thought i heard like if you use 3 pound ankle weights will jump roping it would help. I mean naturally if afterwards you are still trying to jump, minus the ankle weights, you will leap higher? Seems logical anyways.

 

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[Cooler]

big springs on shoes .

 

[CellarDoor]

Originally posted by: Cooler
big springs on shoes .

I used to have these shoes called strength shoes. They are essentially a basketball shoe with a platform on the front of the shoe. After a few months of training with them I probably gained 6-8" on my vertical. Make sure that if you are going to use them that you gradually go into the training, or you won't be able to walk for weeks.

 

[antyler]

Originally posted by: mribnik1

Originally posted by: Cooler
big springs on shoes .

I used to have these shoes called strength shoes. They are essentially a basketball shoe with a platform on the front of the shoe. After a few months of training with them I probably gained 6-8" on my vertical. Make sure that if you are going to use them that you gradually go into the training, or you won't be able to walk for weeks.

I hear those work well. But ive also heard that they can mess up your shins or your knees if used incorrectly. Im kinda looking to do this the natural way though, without spending money! 🙂

 

[TallBill]

Just jumping.. a lot.. heh, i dunno.

Back in college when playing volleyball, I could touch 11' 2". Was like a 28" Vertical.

 

[Baked]

Originally posted by: TallBill
Just jumping.. a lot.. heh, i dunno.

Back in college when playing volleyball, I could touch 11' 2". Was like a 28" Vertical.

I can touch 11' back in high school and I was only 5'6". I don't even know what kinda vertical leap that was.

 

[antyler]

Originally posted by: TallBill
Just jumping.. a lot.. heh, i dunno.

Back in college when playing volleyball, I could touch 11' 2". Was like a 28" Vertical.

Thats insane. Rockin it though. I prolly have like a ten inch vertical haha. pathetic. I really wanna get up higher though.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: TallBill
Just jumping.. a lot.. heh, i dunno.

Back in college when playing volleyball, I could touch 11' 2". Was like a 28" Vertical.

I can touch 11' back in high school and I was only 5'6". I don't even know what kinda vertical leap that was.

Depends on how long your arms are. Mine aint that long for being 6'7"

 

[antyler]

Originally posted by: TallBill

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: TallBill
Just jumping.. a lot.. heh, i dunno.

Back in college when playing volleyball, I could touch 11' 2". Was like a 28" Vertical.

I can touch 11' back in high school and I was only 5'6". I don't even know what kinda vertical leap that was.

Depends on how long your arms are. Mine aint that long for being 6'7"

Oh well there you go. Being 6'7 must help. My arms and hands are quite long. But im only 6'2.