General Question

CBrennan15's avatar

Best ways to improve vertical jump?

Asked by CBrennan15 (353points) May 2nd, 2011

My vertical jump currently is around 28 inches but I would really like to get it up to around 30–34. I’ve researched and asked advice on the best ways to improve it, so I figured I’d ask the Fluther community as well…what are some good excercies/routines to get into that will help me improve my vert?

Observing members: 0 Composing members: 0

5 Answers

Trojans40's avatar

Leg weights that clamps on your ankle and jump around, running up-hill, or even a flight of stairs will improve you jump.

Trojans40 (991points)“Great Answer” (1points) Flag as…
DC1's avatar

Running up-hill backwards.

DC1 (6points)“Great Answer” (1points) Flag as…
Response moderated (Writing Standards)
mrrich724's avatar

squats, power cleans. they will help immensely. also, utilize your calfs, and do calf raises to increase that power.

mrrich724 (8547points)“Great Answer” (0points) Flag as…

Answer this question

Login

or

Join

to answer.

This question is in the General Section. Responses must be helpful and on-topic.

Your answer will be saved while you login or join.

Have a question? Ask Fluther!

What do you know more about?
or
Knowledge Networking @ Fluther