The medicine ball for much tougher legs
There exists a variety of vertical jump training available for any professional athlete looking to improve their vertical jump. The details can be found online or you could also acquire the services of the most appropriate professional. You could try and use the plyometric workout routine which not only helps in increasing the height of your jump, but also increases your agility and speed. The medicine ball has been highly recommended as a useful tool in increasing the vertical jump. Further down are a few exercises which you could carry out by using the medicine ball that will improve the muscles of the legs and consequently the vertical jump.
1. Jumping from a sitting position. This particular exercise may perhaps seem easy but you should not be misled. Get a low bench or take a seat on the step of any stairs while holding the medicine ball. As soon as you are in a relaxed position, you should then jump forward immediately for not more than three steps. Repeat this motion 20 to 25 times without taking a break.
2. Count 123. Not only does this exercise work for your leg muscles, but also it works on the muscles of the core too. Clasp the medicine ball while in a certain open space such as a playing ground and then begin running and counting every step you take.
3. Jumping and squatting. Squat while holding the medicine ball directly above the head with your hands straight. Jump up and down and make sure you land in a squatting position. Do three sets of these jumps.
It is important to note that these are only a few of the exercises which you can carry out by using the medicine ball. You could also invent your own medicine ball exercises provided you follow the workout consistently.
