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Vertical Jump Improvement

How to Measure Your Vertical Leap
08.30.2005
Although various methods are used to gauge different types of leaping ability, the standard measure of a player’s vertical jump can be obtained by following the steps below. 1. Stand with your (...)
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Nine Weeks Jump Program
08.3.2005
This is a great 9 weeks jumping training session. Follow it carefully to get real results. Always take 60-90 seconds minimum of rest between sets. Weeks 1 & 2 Pick 2 exercises to do 3 times per (...)
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Air Force Jump Program
08.3.2005
You can eliminate the arm exercises. You don’t have to do the number of jump ropes instructed but no less than 300. You should walk around in 10 pound ankle weights as much as you can at least (...)
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Anti Gravity Jump Program
08.3.2005
Monday and Thursday:Warm Up- Jog or skip ropeStretch - full body stretch hold each stretch for 15+secondsElevated Toe walk- Do this work about 20 reps on each foot (basically walking on the heel (...)
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Five Star Jumping Program
08.3.2005
The difference between this program and others is that this program works on jumps that you use in the game of basketball. It also works on one leg jumps enabling more powerful drives. Lastly, it (...)
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Vertical Greatness for Beginners
08.3.2005
Suggestions: 1. Eat healthy.2. Drink plenty of water.3. Try not to ball. I know you love it, but where talking vert here, people.4. Don’t give up.5. Don’t overtrain. If you feel like you’re (...)
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Own the Airways
08.3.2005
Note: Quality of the exercise is MUCH more important than quantity. 5 reps of proper form will get you in the air much higher than 20 reps of poor form. Also, if you want an explosive vertical (...)
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