Exercises for a higher jump
Many professional trainers and coaches suggest that plyometrics ought to assist any athlete looking to jump higher. There exists a variety of jumping higher exercises which should help you achieve the maximum height of your jump. Further down are some such exercises that you can incorporate in your workout to attain maximum results.
1. Scissors jumps – Here in the scissors jump, you are supposed to put your right leg at 90 degrees after which you extend the other leg backwards such that your knee is just about to touch the ground. While in that position, jump up then ensure that you land with the left leg in the angle of 90 degrees and the other foot is stretched too the back. Repeat this motion for twenty minutes without taking any unnecessary breaks until you finish your set.
2. Hopping – This is also an important exercises although it might seem as though hopping is reserved for small children. It actually assists you to increase and improve your jump. Look for any open space from where you can create an indicator for your start and finish line. From the starting line, hop using one foot for a long distance and as soon as you complete your circuit, do the same hopping again but on the other leg. You can perform this hopping exercise for about ten times.
3. Lunges – Lunges are usually part of the vertical jump workout. You need some stairs or a raised bench for this particular exercise. With your left foot at an angle of ninety degrees, extend the other foot to the third stairs step and then jump with your left foot without placing the other leg down. Switch your legs after the tenth jump and repeat this motion for twenty minutes. Do not take any break from this exercise if you are to fully reap from its benefits.
