Best way to increase my vertical leap?

[Khachikp86]

This is probably been done before so if it has, refer me to the thread. If not, answer my question please

[F.A.M.E.]

Plyometrics training. That's all you need to know.

[iSkinny]

Plyometrics training. That's all you need to know.

No it's not, as if he does not have an established strength base* then they are dangerous. And before you come back with a smart answer like sports are plyometric I'm referring to true plyometric training, none of this plyometric action ****.


* 1 rep at 1.5x bw or 10 reps at bw load.

[shadyniner]

Yep, thats right, if you don't have a base of strength, all of the shock jumps in the world wouldn't help you at all. Yet if you are a strong guy already, then you'll want to maintain that strength and focus on depth jumps and other jumping. We need to know more about you. Whats your training like now, how strong are you, whats your stats (height, weight), whats your current vert, are you fast, etc. etc.

[Khachikp86]

im pretty out of shape

5'10, 199 lbs, 17% bodyfat. I cant do too many leg exercises because I have a messed up right ankle and knee.

[TonyHoliday]

its funny how you can always tell who has read vjb and who hasn't lol

to OP

what worked for me was squats lunges and just practicing my jump every other day.

it's very simple but until you get ur vert to advanced theres no need for depth jumps or shock jumps.

[iSkinny]

its funny how you can always tell who has read vjb and who hasn't lol

If that was aimed at me I've not read it... My strength base recommendations are NSCA and Verkhoshansky's.

[tehkev14]

I think doing 2x your bodyweight on the squat would help alot

also deadlift for power