Squats for Vertical Jump.

[Ironbound27]

Is it possible to up squat strength without putting on too much weight? I currently hit 230 3x5 for squat, and would like to improve that, as it seems a high squats helps with a higher jump. at 6'3 and 180, i am quite thin, but would like to keep the weight at a minimum, while improving leg strength greatly for vertical jump, is this possible?



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[Shanle929]

From my experience, even though I'm not a basketball player, I like to be more performance oriented. I have found deadlifts, kettlebell swings(heavy if possible) and box jumps have all increased my explosiveness and jumping ability long and vertically. Hope that helps

[JohnMariettePT]

Is it possible to up squat strength without putting on too much weight? I currently hit 230 3x5 for squat, and would like to improve that, as it seems a high squats helps with a higher jump. at 6'3 and 180, i am quite thin, but would like to keep the weight at a minimum, while improving leg strength greatly for vertical jump, is this possible?



Thanks!

Yes look at olympic lifters. What are you currently doing for your vertical jump training?

[conorlowe32]

I got the Max Vertical Jump System off amazon for like $2.99 and it is just as good or better then all the programs websites are selling for like $60, I have already gained 7inches in about 9weeks. Might check it out.

[konyy]

From my experince, squatting has helped me get faster, and improve my vertical..

[MJD1990]

Squat are great
but u have to do deadlifts too

[wushu3000]

Power cleans and snatches as well !

[jkdfighter]

ever heard of the mass suit? here's a blog with a video I did bout it..... it's really the truth
looks easy but it's hardcore

[ByronKelly]

Is it possible to up squat strength without putting on too much weight? I currently hit 230 3x5 for squat, and would like to improve that, as it seems a high squats helps with a higher jump. at 6'3 and 180, i am quite thin, but would like to keep the weight at a minimum, while improving leg strength greatly for vertical jump, is this possible?



Thanks!

180lbs is light. I am about your height (6 2) and i weigh in at ~200lbs and i can still get up there with ease. Dont worry about putting on 5-10lbs of mass, it will benefit you.

Thing you gotta focus on is building strength and then turning that strength into power. Keep working on your lowerbody strength (squats, deads etc) till you can squat in the range of 1.5 - 2.0 X your body weight (so at say, 185lbs that would be in the range of 280-350 lbs for your 1 max rep). When your happy with this, stop the heavy lifting (reduce to once or two heavy lift exerciese a week) and focus mainly on developing power (both through weights and plyos working out twice a week) Dont stop balling while your doing that unless you find you are not recovering quickly.

Worked for me. Should work for you. Simple as that. Hope that helps

[bjwinek]

I am about your size (6'4, 190) and have been doing mostly just core, squats, kettle-bell wings, and deads. I saw huge improvement only a couple weeks after adding these in, but don't forgot to STRETCH! Maybe even try yoga (combines core and flexibility training). The best jumpers are the ones that focus on both strength AND flexibility, IMO.