Lets face it, on the basketball court if you can jump higher than your opponent. You have an advantage in many aspects if the game. You will be able to snatch rebounds over defenders, get your jump shot off over taller defenders, block shots, and the infamous dunk on people.

This explains why so many ball players want to know how to jump higher for basketball.

Many already know the answer to the question. Its simple you have to workout and exercise to build up the muscles that you use for jumping.

By workout I don't mean some plan that you came up with off the top of your head like going into your backyard and start doing push ups and stuff.  You know a plan specifically designed to increase your vertical jump to show you how to jump higher for basketball.

The how to jump higher for basketball plan I am about to share with you will guarantee you 5 inches in your first 5 weeks if not more. Then after that the sky is the limit it is all up to you the athlete.

Before you ever start a how to jump higher for basketball workout plan, remember to always STRETCH and WARM UP. Cold muscles wont be nearly as effective as warm muscles.

I am sure you know how to stretch, but you can warm up by jumping rope for 3 to 5 minutes are by doing repetitions of jumping jacks.

IMPORTANT : On your first week of starting the program. Do These 4 exercises on Monday-Wednesday-Friday.

On The second week do the exercises on Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday.

The other days out of the week are rest days.

Alternate every week for as long as you do the program.

After stretching and warming up you are ready to being your how to jump higher for basketball workout.

EXERCISE 1 : Leap Ups: This exercises will focus on giving you explosive power. Stand with your legs shoulder width apart. Bend your legs into a half of a squat and thrust yourself up in the air as high as possible. After landing immediately thrust yourself back up into the air as high as possible again while trying to maintain the same height and keeping it continuous until your repetitions are complete.

20 repetitions/ 3 sets/ 2-3 minute break in between increase by 10 each week

EXERCISE 2 : Calf Raises : This exercise will give you the power to snag rebounds and block shots. You will need some stairs, or a stack of books. Anything you can hang the back of your foot off of. Raise up on 1 leg on your toes as high as possible then lower yourself back down making sure that your heel goes lower than what you are standing on. When both legs are completed that is 1 set.

30 repetitions/ 3 sets/ 25 sec break in between increase by 10 each week

EXERCISE 3 : Thrust Ups : Designed to strengthen your calfs and thighs and also help build explosive power. Stand on the balls of your feet and thrust yourself into the air as high as possible with as much force as you can. When landing try not to bend your legs as all and proceed right back into the air. You can use your arms to help with getting back up in the air.

20 repetitions/ 3 sets/ 2-3 minute break  between. increase by 10 each week

EXERCISE 4 : Squat Hops : Focus on building up the entire thigh muscle and strength. Bend down into a squat position with your thighs parallel to the floor. You can hold a basketball to help balance yourself. Raise yourself off the ground so that you are on the balls of your feet. Jump up and down off the ground about 3 to 5 inches in the air continuously non stop. When you reach your last rep, explode into the air as high as possible. Do this on your last rep of each set.

20 repetitions/ 3 sets/ 2-3 minute break between increase by 5 each week.

After completing your how to jump higher for basketball exercises always STRETCH back down again.

You must commit yourself 100% to this how to jump higher for basketball program if you want to achieve results. Do half ass this, your coach would not let you half ass on the court so just imagine him yelling at your everyday of your workout to give it your all.

By following this how to jump higher for basketball workout you will strengthen the muscles need to increase your vertical leap and you will be jumping higher if you stick with it.