Vertical Leap Workout – Increasing Your Vertical Jump Without Weights
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Is lifting weights necessary to increase my vertical leap? Many people have asked me this question in the past. Not everyone out there enjoys going to the gym to lift weights and they would like to know if they are able to improve their vertical leap without them. Well the answer to that question is…….YES you can definitely improve your vertical jump without using weights!
I love vertical jump training and I want everyone to be able to benefit from it. There are many of us out there that cannot afford the dues or do not have access to a gym. Don’t let that stop you from training. Below I have included a vertical jump workout that will increase your strength using a variety of body weight exercises that are very challenging.
A Vertical Jump Strength Workout – (Without Weights)
Step ups – Step ups are a simple exercise and can be done pretty much anywhere. All you need is a bench or platform. Step up onto the bench and then step down. Once you are back on the ground step up again with the opposite leg. You can make this exercise more difficult by holding dumbells.
Squats – Squats are probably the best exercise I can recommend for increasing your vertical leap. If done correctly, bodyweight squats can be very challenging. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground. For increased difficulty do one legged squats. This will work on your balance and coordination as well.
Lunges – Lunges are a very common exercise, probably because they are so effective. When perfoming the lunge you want to make sure that you do not step forward too far. There should only be about two and a half feet between your front and back feet. Also, do not let your knee pass in front of your toes. This is another common mistake that people make.
Rim Touches – Although these are called rim touches you can perform this without a basketball hoop if you want. Find a basketball rim and jump as high as you can. Do not take more than one step before you jump. Now EXPLODE up as hard as you can. We are only going to do this five times. Then rest for a minute and repeat this exercise three more times. DO NOT do more reps than this. In order to improve your vertical jump you need to train your EXPLOSION and if you do a bunch of reps you will be training your stamina and this will not improve your vertical.
It is definitely possible to get significant gains on your vertical leap without using weights. However, unfortunately you will not be able to get to your ultimate potential without a proper weight training program. If you only train using body weight exercises you will eventually plateau and your vertical leap gains will stop. The only way to gain additional inches will be by using a weight program.
Using both weight training and plyometric exercises is the best way to increase your vertical leap. It will give you excellent results. In fact, I was able to improve my vertical from 31 to 43 inches over a 7 month period of time by using this type of training. If you would like more information about how I was able to improve my vertical leap then check out the links I have below:
Interested in learning more about how to increase your vertical leap? Then check out Brayden Fisher’s website at www.40inchvertical.net for the latest workouts and exercises.
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