subject: Vertical Jump Exercises #101 - Safer Squatting [print this page] Squats are a supreme lower body exercise, and an absolute must as a vertical jump exercise. As I said at the start, it's a pity that more people don't perform them, as they will add power and driving force to your thighs. At the risk of repeating myself, train hard, train intelligently and train safely. Now go do it!!!