Effective Jumping Workouts
Regardless of what type of sport you take part in, if you wish to enhance your jumping prowess, with just a little work you can achieve just that. Exercises to increase vertical jump can help you accomplish your goal. One great thing about jump workouts is that, you will also improve your overall fitness level in the process.
One fantastic exercise that you can add to your existing routine (if in case you have one), is dumbbell swings. Hold the dumbbells in both hands and go down on a squatting position. From there, drop down slowly with knees bended and your buttocks inches above the ground. Shoot up using the power of your hips, all the while flexing your shoulders as you raise both dumbbells way over your head (remember to keep both your elbows straight).
Medicine balls are excellent tools as well to help enhance your vertical lift. Grab the ball and hold it right in front of you. Lift it up and back way over your head as if you are passing it to a person behind you. This approach will link both your upper and lower body and will promote a high level of synchronization. Just make sure that the ball you use is light enough, but not too light though.
You also need to work out not just your legs and arms, but your abdominal muscles as well. Your abdominal muscles are your core muscles and they are as vital as your hips and legs when it comes to your vertical lift, so never ever leave them out. A great way to train and tone your abs is power crunches. This is basically your usual crunches, but this time with the aid of weights. There are also a variety of abdominal exercises that you can do using the medicinal ball.
Just keep in mind that before and after your routine, you need to warm up properly and cool down properly.
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