Is Jump Training an Effective Way to Increase Vertical Leap?
First off, the answer is TRUE! Jump training is one of the most effective methods of increasing the vertical leap. Why you may ask? It is simple really, in the world of sports, stronger muscles equal more power. And how does one get stronger muscles? Jump Training! Over the past few years, we have been training athletes to jump higher with explosiveness and power they never thought possible. Included with this article are a few exercises we use in all of our workout plans. The Calve Raise Stand with your legs together and your hands at your sides for balance. Start with your heels on the ground and slowly raise your body onto your toes using your leg muscles. Make sure you extend fully until your calve muscles tighten up. Now lower yourself back to the ground, allowing your heels to hold your weight. Repeat process until tired or calve muscles burn. High Jumps Find an object just high enough that you can barely reach it with a full jump (some players like to use a backboard). Stand bel
