27 inch vertical jump good?

[iworkouti]

hey, i also go dunking on 8 ft just for fun, with me and my older brother. (he's 17, 5'8 and windmilling) i recently decided to practise my vertical just like he does (hes at ~40' right now) anyway i was wondering if anyone could rate my vertical. i am currently 12 years old, 5'3 and have a 27' vertical. i got this without training or anything, however i will start training explosiveness, for the increased vertical. and can people leave some good exercises for explosiveness?

thanks
-luki

[iworkouti]

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[Vanduynomite]

30" right here.

I squat.

[bcelt1cs33189]

for being 12 years old, 27 inches is really good. keep working out your legs and it will continue to get better.

[Apocalypto08]

Why not just ask your brother for tips? He seems to be doing it right, and... he lives with you

[comps]

Snatches.
Clean and jerks.
Heavy squats.

[iworkouti]

Why not just ask your brother for tips? He seems to be doing it right, and... he lives with you

seems reasonable, but my brother just tells me "just go try and dunk when your bored." although he is good at jumping, he doesn't help me very much when he just says to jump.

does any1 have any good plyometric exercises?

[NewbieX2]

You're probably already good on the whole plyometric thing. If I had to guess I'd say you can improve your strength easiest for big boosts in vertical. What are you squatting?

[Rob7878]

27 is just average for your weight body type as your very lean. I'm at 19% bf and mine is also 27" which is good for my body type to go along with my 6'6" frame and nearly 7 foot wingspan and 9 foot+ standing reach = I can touch nearly 11'5".

With your body type and the right training I'm sure you can hit 40". I know a lot of short guys that can grab a 10 foot rim. Just don't give up.

[iworkouti]

27 is just average for your weight body type as your very lean. I'm at 19% bf and mine is also 27" which is good for my body type to go along with my 6'6" frame and nearly 7 foot wingspan and 9 foot+ standing reach = I can touch nearly 11'5".

With your body type and the right training I'm sure you can hit 40". I know a lot of short guys that can grab a 10 foot rim. Just don't give up.

keep in mind that im 12. also, that i wont be getting to a 40 inch vert anytime soon, definetly going to be a few years.

[portugal666]

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[Rob7878]

keep in mind that im 12. also, that i wont be getting to a 40 inch vert anytime soon, definetly going to be a few years.

Lol never noticed your 12. Definitely don't look 12. Yes a 40" doesn't come over night but all i'm saying is that you have a body type than can achieve a 40 inch unlike a lot of other people

[iworkouti]

Lol never noticed your 12. Definitely don't look 12. Yes a 40" doesn't come over night but all i'm saying is that you have a body type than can achieve a 40 inch unlike a lot of other people

"dont look 12" cant tell if thats a compliment. and yes, i will work hard for that 40".

[Rob7878]

"dont look 12" cant tell if thats a compliment. and yes, i will work hard for that 40".

Yes it was because most 12 years olds don't look so lean at least when I was 12 which was 4 years ago.

[iworkouti]

Yes it was because most 12 years olds don't look so lean at least when I was 12 which was 4 years ago.

thanks then. and ill be working on my vert for a few years.

[fxoqxc]

Snatches.
Clean and jerks.
Heavy squats.

don't do snatches if you're 12 unless you want dislocated shoulders

[iworkouti]

don't do snatches if you're 12 unless you want dislocated shoulders

is this only if i use bad form? or always a risk?

[Xuaxace]

is this only if i use bad form? or always a risk?

It is an extremly technical and complicated lift. Probably one if not the hardest exercises out there. Personally I wouldn't dare without coaching.

[iworkouti]

It is an extremly technical and complicated lift. Probably one if not the hardest exercises out there. Personally I wouldn't dare without coaching.

ok. thanks

[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.

[JuggernautGeoff]

It is an extremly technical and complicated lift. Probably one if not the hardest exercises out there. Personally I wouldn't dare without coaching.

IMO snatches are easier at a beginner level than C&J. but in regards to olympic lifting and vertical. yes oly lifting builds explosive power yes oly lifters have insane vertical but adding weight to your lifts doesnt mean you increase you vertical. stick to squats high pulls and plyo