So Mr. or Mrs. basketball player you want to know how to increase my vertical leap ?

I sure you do if you want to take you basketball game to the next level. Being able to jump higher than an opponent give you so many advantages on the basketball court. Whether its getting your jump shot off over a taller defender, or snatching a rebound, or blocking some shot into the bleechers.

Oh and of course being able to slam down a monster DUNK !

The awnser to how to increase my vertical leap is simple. You have to workout and exercises the muscles you use for jumping.

Thankfully I have found some of the best exercises that you can you to increase your vertical leap.

It just so happens that I have a how to increase my vertical leap routine that I am about to share with you that will not only show you how to gain at least 5 inches your first 6 weeks but the sky is the limit after that.

Okay here is the how to increase my vertical leap workout routine.

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.

Before you even start the how to increase my vertical leap workout, 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.

After stretching and warming up you are ready to being your exercises to increase my vertical leap.

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 strenghten 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.

If you commit yourself 100% to these how to increase my vertical leap exercises then you will do just that.

These exercises are specifically targeted to strengthen the muscles you use for jumping.

Just beleive that you will succeed and never doubt yourself.