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Trying to improve my jumping ability

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Posted by: Skyliner

Hi, recently I am getting more involved in basketball and realise the importance of having a good jumping ability. So I was wondering, what kind of training/exercises will be good choices for me to improve my ability in terms of jumping not only HIGHER, but also jumping FURTHER as well?

Thanks!

Posted by: Fit Freak

One word...PLYOMETRICS!

Posted by: gopro

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Originally posted by Fit Freak
One word...PLYOMETRICS!

LOL...I saw this question and said to myself that I would answer..."one word...plyometrics!" However, FF beat me to it!

Posted by: MtnBikerChk

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Originally posted by gopro
LOL...I saw this question and said to myself that I would answer..."one word...plyometrics!" However, FF beat me to it!

I can't wait - I'm gonna try that too!

(been reading about it)

any good book recommendations?

Posted by: gopro

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Originally posted by MtnBikerChk
I can't wait - I'm gonna try that too!

(been reading about it)

any good book recommendations?

I have a great book at home to get you started. Can't remember the name right now, but I'll look and get back to ya!

Posted by: Skyliner

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Originally posted by Fit Freak
One word...PLYOMETRICS!

Pardon my ignorance, but what's that?

Posted by: gopro

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Originally posted by MtnBikerChk
I can't wait - I'm gonna try that too!

(been reading about it)

any good book recommendations?

Jumping Into Plyometrics by Donald A. Chu...thats it!

Posted by: Lightman009

I have that book. Its pretty good. Also, if you want give JumpSoles a try, they actually do work as long as you put your all into it.

Posted by: gopro

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Originally posted by Skyliner
Pardon my ignorance, but what's that?

A form of training that utilizes fast eccentric contractions followed by explosive concentric contractions. It includes such practices as bounding, one legged hops, depth jumping, etc, and certain forms of medicine ball work.

Posted by: Dr. Pain

Old Indian trick........

Plant a seed of corn...and jump over the plant several times a day!

Posted by: Dr. Pain

BTW...strength can be improved the same way......repeatedly pick up and carry a baby calf everyday!

Posted by: Tank316

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Originally posted by Dr. Pain
BTW...strength can be improved the same way......repeatedly pick up and carry a baby calf everyday!

ya gotta love those old farm boys, 3000 hay bales a day for 2 weeks on end and throw in some calf carring will make you a tad stronger then the city kids.

Posted by: dg806

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Originally posted by Dr. Pain
Old Indian trick........

Plant a seed of corn...and jump over the plant several times a day!

Until it 6' tall!

Posted by: MtnBikerChk

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Originally posted by gopro
......by Donald A. Chu...

Bless you.

Posted by: gopro

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Originally posted by MtnBikerChk
Bless you.

I was thinking the same thing when I wrote it, LOL.

Posted by: firestorm

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Originally posted by Skyliner
Pardon my ignorance, but what's that?

Hey skyliner I'm glad your admitting the ignorant thingy cause if you didn't ask the question, I was going to and then GP would have jumped all over me if I used the words "me" and "ignorance" in the same sentence. hahahahaha

Posted by: firestorm

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Originally posted by gopro
A form of training that utilizes fast eccentric contractions followed by explosive concentric contractions. It includes such practices as bounding..............

Oh kewl,, I used to have a wild girlfiend into that stuff. What a woman!!! I preferred tying her up rather then me being tied up. I don't like giving a women that much control over me.

Posted by: gopro

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Originally posted by firestorm
Oh kewl,, I used to have a wild girlfiend into that stuff. What a woman!!! I preferred tying her up rather then me being tied up. I don't like giving a women that much control over me.

Gopro throws water into Fire's face and says...

"...wake up Fire, wake up...you're dreaming again!"

Posted by: firestorm

Huu? Whaaaa?

Oh thanks GP,, I needed that!!!

Posted by: firestorm

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Originally posted by gopro
Gopro throws water into Fire's face and says...

"...wake up Fire, wake up...you're dreaming again!"

Hey wait a damn minute here GP,,, That wasn't water, You pissed on me!!!!

Posted by: gopro

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Originally posted by firestorm
Hey wait a damn minute here GP,,, That wasn't water, You pissed on me!!!!

Oh, no, no, no...no sir...no golden showers for you. It was actually lemon lime gatorade with some creatine mixed in.

Posted by: kuso

Effect of Squats and Plyometric on Vertical Jump
Exercise Mode Vertical Jump Increase
Squats 3.30 cm
Plyometrics 3.81 cm
Squats & Plyometrics 10.67 cm

http://www.exrx.net/Lists/PowerExercises.html

Posted by: firestorm

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Originally posted by gopro
Oh, no, no, no...no sir...no golden showers for you. It was actually lemon lime gatorade with some creatine mixed in.

Oh damn wish I knew that sooner I woulda opened my mouph(mouth). hehehehe

Hey that doesn't sound too good!!!

Posted by: gopro

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Originally posted by firestorm
Oh damn wish I knew that sooner I woulda opened my mouph(mouth). hehehehe

Hey that doesn't sound too good!!!

you so crazy man...

Posted by: firestorm

That I am GP,,, That I am!!!