Saturday, June 12, 2010

How to Jump Higher in 2 weeks

The vertical leap can change the momentum of any sport. It helps anyone that's aspiring to transition to the next level & its key to a serious basketball player. It does not matter if your 5 foot 8 inches or 7 feet tall, if you are in tip top physical condition you have the edge over your opposition. Anybody who is a real sports fanatic loves loves to see athletes demonstrate his/her ability. So these are some basic exercises that could show you "how to jump higher in 2 weeks".
Before you even begin to think about jumping you have to be able to be mobile. These exercises are required to be preformed regularly to maintain & gain a higher vertical leap.
Instructions on "How to do calf raises"- Be sure to stretch before you do this.
1. Find a flight of stairs or a step.
2. Place the balls of both feet on the edge of the step & lift to the tips of your toes (then hold for 30 seconds).
3. Then drop down (heels of feet should overlap back of step) stretch & hold your position on your toes for 30 seconds.
4. Complete 25-30 repetitions, with 2-3 sets of reps at least every other day. It is important that you start off with slow efficient repetitions going up & down. It will burn but you know the classical saying. No pain no gain.
Instructions on "How to jump fast". This exercise is so simple & also the very root word of what we are trying to improve. How we jump! It is essential that you stretch your legs before you attempt this exercise.
Jump Rope every single day for a total of 10 minutes in sets of 2 minutes. So you must preform 5 sets of jumping rope for 2 minutes with breaks of 1 minute in between. No pain no gain
These two exercises alone which can be preformed in the comfort of your own home are very good for increasing your vertical leap. Complete these exercises 4 days out the week with breaks in between. Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday.
My name is Dervin Mcbride Ive been practicing & studying the vertical jump for over 10 years. I am a personal trainer who knows quite a lot when it comes to getting off the ground.
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