subject: Top 3 Vertical Plyometric Exercises [print this page] These are the 3 vertical plyometric exercises to use. 1) Slalom Jumps -Have both feet stand on same side of the line. Jump to the other side of the line without touching it. As long as you can jump back and forth until exhausted, this one of the best vertical plyometric exercises. Most of your vertical results will come from jumping as fast you can. This exercise is measured by the times you jump of the line. 2) Squat-Thrust - This is a highly effective vertical plyometric exercise. Have your feet shoulder apart width. Have your legs so low that both of your hands can touch the floor. Just like a push-up kick your legs from behind yourself. Continue the process by bringing your legs back in and jump as high as you can and do this as much as possible when practicing vertical plyometrics. 3) Low Box Depth Jump - This calls for a box which is about a foot off the ground. First you begin standing on the box either with your whole foot or just the heels. Step off the box and jump as high as possible as soon as you land. If you want you can jump in front of a raised object like a basketball goal and try and reach for that whenever you jump. This series of exercises are guaranteed to get you in tip top shape with your vertical leap. Vertical plyometrics are going to be the best way to increase your jumping ability. The right key exercises can help achieve this in no time.
