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Vertical Jump Help???????!?!?!?

Okay so what's up guys? I really need to work on my vertical badly, I want to be able to dunk by summertime, I am 5'9" and I have a 23 inch vertical, and I jump of two legs. I need to find an affective program to use, so I was wondering the best program out there, and If anybody can E-Mail me the best program they have because I am a little short of money because I'm 15. Thanks guys!!

I forgot to say my E-Mail is Cdub123@yahoo.com Thanks Again!!

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Trainer J

Permalink Reply by Trainer J May 9
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If you really want to improve your Vertical jump, first you need to figure out what type of Jumper you are, a power jumper or a leaper, as using optimal biomechanics is just as important as having explosive muscle power. Next you need to figure out what type of power or strength you are lacking. The three basic types of strength are: Base strength, transitional power, and explosiveness or "Reactive" power, they are all different and must be trained in different ways. Now I know a lot of you are wondering what's the difference between the three. Well in short Base Strength is how much weight you can move, Transitional Power is how fast you can move said weight and explosiveness is the maximum speed and distance you can move said weight with each single movement. A good Vertical Jump training routine will include the following exercises:

Base Strength
1: Traditional Squats and Pistol Squats
2: Deadlifts/base building olympic lifts
3: Lunges
4: Core Work (Functional Performance Core Strength= The ability to make your pelvis and spine "lock" and work as a single stable unit, not simply having a 6 pack or being able to do 100 crunches)
5: Stretching

Transitional Power:
1: Box Squats/Tempo Squats
2: Power Cleans
3: Push Press
4: Core Work
5: Stretching

Explosiveness:
1: Ballistic and jump squats
2: Traditional and Compound/Hybrid Plyometrics
3: Sprinting
4: Core Work
5: Stretching

You'll also want to figure out which individual muscles/muscle groups are working inefficiently. You can figure this out by completing a full vertical jump test progression and a baseline fitness test to diagnose any muscle imbalances that you may have. Remember no matter what type of training program you do you must make sure that opposing muscles are strengthened and balanced (e.g. Quads and hamstrings, abs and lower back) so don't skip the quad extensions and hamstring curls. If opposing muscles are not strengthened they will lead to weak links, energy leaks and imbalances will result in poor or slow improvement and raise the risk of injury significantly. Do a routine that combines plyomertic/bodyweight, free weight and or acceleration routines. Make sure you are consuming lots of protein to aid in muscle repair after tough workouts You'll also want to replenish your bodies ATP and glycogen stores as they are the fuel for those type IIa and type IIb muscle fibers you will be (AKA FG and FOG) shredding during your workout. In order to gain inches you'll need to tax your central nervous system and force your body to create new motor pathways. If you train correctly you should gain at least an inch a week. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PxcPllTyRA

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J-money

Permalink Reply by J-money Jul 7
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If you really want to increase your vertical leap, the main thing to do is workout. Not necessarily with big heavy weights. Your bodyweight can suffice you with enough weight to increase your vertical. Alot of vertical products will tell you that. Jumping rope, with one foot or two feet will tremendously help. You can find any free workout online to help you. Just workout, and change up the workout every month or so. And rest is important too. Between workout allow at least 24 hours for you legs to rest.
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Matt

Permalink Reply by Matt Jul 25
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I just wrote a new report called "The Truth About Vertical Jump" It will answer most of your vertical jumping questions.

To find out how to increase your jump for FREE, go to:

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