Vertical Jump

People always ask themselves, “How can I jump higher?” Many might think it has to do with footwear, genetics, or you just simply need years of training. But, with a few simple exercises, you can get a higher jump within a few weeks. First, you must loosen up all the leg muscles by rolling them on a foam roller. This will get rid of all the tight knots you might have in your muscle and it will lengthen them. You should roll the muscles slowly for about 30 to 40 seconds and stop when you hit a tender spot. You should manly work on the calves, hip and quads. Next, you want to do the Bulgarian split squats. This squat will give your legs power and balance to improve your jumping ability. Lastly, you should practice depth jumps. They will improve your explosiveness and will help your lower body muscles stimulate when you need to catch air. To preform this exercise you start by stepping off a box and then bursting up the second you land on the ground. Start on a box 6 to 8 inches of the ground and increase the height of the box as you become stronger. Do these exercises constantly for a couple of weeks and you will see huge improvements in your jumping ability.