How can i improve my vertical leap?
The best training for improving leg strength and your vertical jump is called “explosive” training. Many NBA players use it and other Athletes who require leg strength. As the name suggests its a very fast paced movement. Squat Jumps: Set yourself up for the basic squat position, lower yourself parallel to the floor, hold and then explode straight up leaving the floor and thrusting your arms upwards. As you land bend your knees back into the squat position and explode again. Continue for 3 sets of 8 repititions. (or what you are comfortable with) Russian Lunge: (Essentially lunge jumps, similar to squat jumps but in the lunge position.) Place one foot 3 feet in front of the other and lower your body until your foward thigh is parallel to the floor. Quickly push yourself backup and spring off the floor, landing with the opposite leg foward. As soon as you land, lower yourself back into the lunge position. That’s one rep. Then repeat. (This exercise is in fact used by Dwight Freeny of th
