Trying to improve my jumping ability

[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!

 

[Fit Freak]

One word...PLYOMETRICS!

 

[gopro]

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!

 

[MtnBikerChk]

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?

 

[gopro]

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!

 

[Skyliner]

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

Pardon my ignorance, but what's that?

 

[gopro]

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!

 

[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.

 

[gopro]

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.

 

[Dr. Pain]

Old Indian trick........

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


DP

 

[Dr. Pain]

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


DP

 

[Tank316]

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


DP

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.

 

[ZECH]

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

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


DP

Until it 6' tall!

 

[MtnBikerChk]

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

Bless you.

 

[gopro]

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk
Bless you.

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

 

[firestorm]

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

 

[firestorm]

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.

 

[gopro]

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!"

 

[firestorm]

Huu? Whaaaa? Oh thanks GP,, I needed that!!!

 

[firestorm]

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!!!!

 

[gopro]

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.

 

[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

 

[firestorm]

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!!!

 

[gopro]

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...

 

[firestorm]

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

 

[gopro]

Originally posted by firestorm
That I am GP,,, That I am!!!

...and I love ya for it...NY/NJ=land of freaks!

 

[firestorm]

That we are GP,, That we are! hahaha

 

[gopro]

Originally posted by firestorm
That we are GP,, That we are! hahaha