subject: Ways on How to Jump Higher [print this page] Majority of players know a lot of exercises that would help them make their jump higher. Others however may have tried every exercise they know and still have failed. If you are one of them, continue reading below to know the secrets to having that unbelievably high jump.
Flexibility is a must to be able to jump higher. If you have a clear understanding on the importance of flexibility and vertical jumping ability, then you're one step nearer to being able to dunk that ring.
Keep in mind that the science behind our jump is like this: Our legs work like rubber bands. The more you stretch them the farther they will go. If we keep our legs too tight then our jump will be short.
The more our leg muscles get stretched the higher our jump will be. Basically you just have to work on your flexibility and your stretching to be able to be a high jumper. Continue reading for some stretching routines that you might want to include in your program.
A hamstring stretch is a very simple form of stretching. You just have to sit down with legs together and reach for your toes. If at first you can't reach it you can grab your ankles instead. When frequently done, your hamstrings will be stretched and sooner or later you'll be able to reach your toes.
Doing a quadriceps stretch is also a good stretching routine. You may want to lie on your stomach and bring your heels to you buttocks. As they reach your buttocks grab your legs and count for 15 seconds. You will feel your thigh muscles being stretched. Continue doing this so it will come to a point that it is already comfortable.
Another form of stretching is the calf stretch. Stand on a step with only your toes touching it. Then slowly lower your body and stay still for 30 seconds. Your calf is being stretched at the moment and doing this 3 times will improve your flexibility.
There is a bunch of stretching exercises out there. If you really want to improve your jumping ability pick out the ones that would focus the stretching on your lower body especially the legs. This way you'd get to fly sooner than you imagine.
