3 Exercises to Jump Higher
Posted on January 7th, 2010 by Muscle Builder Guy
Most people will tell you that plyometrics is the way to go if you want to jump higher. However, there are actually various other exercises that will help you increase your vertical jump. Whether it be a single leg jump or a double leg jump, here are some jumping higher exercises for you to achieve your maximum jump height.
- Pausing Jumps (Scissors) – In the Pausing Scissors Jump, angle your right leg to 90 degrees and extend your left leg backwards in such a way that the knee almost touches the floor. Hold this position for three seconds, jump up, and land in such a way that your left leg is now the one in a ninety degree angle and your right leg is the one stretched backwards. Hold that position again for the next three seconds and jump landing on your first position.
- Hopping – You might think that hopping is just for 10-year-old girls but hopping actually helps you in increasing your jump. Find an open space where you could create a marker for your beginning and ending line. From your beginning line, hop on one foot pushing yourself to hop longer distances. Once you reach your end point, switch legs and hop using your other foot to your beginning line. Do this for eight rounds.
- Lunges – This type of lunge is actually a part of a vertical jump workout. Find a bench or use the second step of the stairs for this exercise. Put your right leg to a 90 degree angle and extend your left leg on to the second step of the stairs, with just your toes touching it. Leap using your right leg without putting down your left leg for about eight counts. After that, switch legs and repeat for eight more counts.
Try these 3 exercises and notice the improvement in your vertical jump.
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