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4 Exercises To
Further Your Vertical Leap Workout Progress
The
good news for those looking
to increase their vertical leap is that there are a plethora of
different exercises to help you do so. The bad news is it is going to
be a timely process and will require a great deal of effort on your
part. With that said, here are four exercises that can help further
your vertical leap workout progress.
1.
Lunges
Lunges
are typically down the
list for most people in terms of enjoyment. The great thing about
lunges is that you can work out most of the muscles in your legs all in
one exercise. Some of the muscles that will feel the burn include your
quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves.
When
performing lunges, you will
start by holding dumbbell weights that are suitable for your level.
Start in a standing position then step forward so that your knee falls
into a 90 degree angle. You can then stand straight up and continue to
move forward with the other leg or you can step back and then proceed
with the other leg.
2.
Squats
As
with lunges, squats are going
to work out a majority of the muscles in your legs. This is perhaps the
most well known and efficient exercise for increasing leg strength. It
is imperative you understand the proper form in order to get the best
effect without injuring yourself.
Place
the bar across your upper
back with however much weight you can handle. If first starting out,
start with just the bar to get the feel for things. While keeping your
back tight and your chest out, slowly begin to bend down to a 90 degree
angle. Once you have reached the 90 degree angle stand back up and then
repeat.
3.
Calf raises
Calf
raises are vital to include
in your vertical leap workout as calves play a major role in increasing
your jump. There are several ways to pursue calf raises. You can stand
on a stair and simply lift up on your toes with your heels hanging over
the edge and go back down. Another option is to stand on a box with
dumbbells in hand or a squat bar on your back and do the same thing
allowing your heels to hang over the edge.
4.
Step ups
The
final exercise to include in
your vertical leap workout is step ups. Depending on how comfortable
you are, grab some dumbbells or a squat bar and put weight on it. Grab
a box or chair that is around 2 feet high and stand in front of it. You
will then step up with one foot onto the box while raising your knee
from the other leg to your chest. Then step down and switch legs. This
will help build up your quadriceps and calves.
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