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Speed and strength are important components of athletes movement. With improved power, an athlete's overall performance is enhanced including an increase vertical leap.
Various Jumping exercises such as jumping, bounding and hopping have been used in many various ways to enhance performance, and increase vertical leap.
Not only are jumping exercises beneficial to the athletes performance, it increases the fitness.
The following jumping exercises have been used and tested by athletes and trainers to increase vertical leap, and performance.
Listed below are 4 lower body jumping exercises to increase vertical leap-
1) Bounds - Commence jogging followed by a push off with the right leg, and with an extended stride bring the left leg forward (knee bent and thigh parallel to the floor).
At the same time, the left arm should reach forward for further momentum. Attempt to hold the extended stride for a brief time, and then land on the left foot and immediately leap forward again.
To maximise this jumping exercise, continue to perform the extended stride continuously on each foot and cover as much distance as possible.
Recommended sets are one to three set over 30-40 metres.
2) Hurdle Hopping - This jumping exercise involves the hip and knee for jump movements. The hurdles are set in a row, and spaced at an appropriate distance away.
Whilst standing straight on 2 feet, jump forward over the hurdles and then immediately spring or jump over the next hurdle.
Lift with your knees together, tucked against the chest and land on the balls of the feet, and immediately continue the next jump exercise sequence over the subsequent hurdles.
Use both arms to swing up for balance and increase vertical leap.
Recommended sets are one to three sets over 6 to 8 hurdles(36 inches high) for this jumping exercise.
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