What is a good way to train myself to jump higher? I've heard it has to do with abs, too?
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from varsity basketball to you - my basketball team started using air-alert over the summer and we noticed a huge improvement, for me it worked very well. A lot of college players use it. It is a video and a bunch of exercises to help you.   the website is : airalert.com
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jump higher than what?
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Try this one, lie on your back with your legs straight up poining to the cieling and crossed at the ankles. Without pushing on the ground with your hands, use your abs to lift your toes straight up(verticle) to the cieling. Or check the free link below.
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I recommend doing this in a gym class, with professionals, or at least around a lot of people so you don't get hurt or if you do you are supervised and receive help.\nPractice on an incline mat. When you feel you are falling, its time to jump and jump hard! Keep your arms straight and strong and push off. Keep arms by your head at all times! \nArch a Little, but if you over arch it is a BIG mess.\nBend your knees slightly, arch a little bit, and push you shoulders open as much as you can. Then using your stomach, back, and arm muscles, snap your body back to a hollow position, pushing off your hands, and land on your feet on the floor in front of the board/mat. \nPut it all together you should be able to do a back handspring.\n\nGood luck!
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JUST DO IT! its feels awesome after you do, then huck a three on a jump once you get used to them
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Tip: Standing Jump and Reach\nThe standing jump and reach:1-Start with feet shoulder width apart, body straight up and down.2-Squat slightly, explode upward, reaching toward a target or object.3-Take no steps before jumping again.4-Repeat for 1:00, rest 1:15, go again. Do 3 sets.\n \nTip: 90-Second Step Jump\n1-Stand at the side of the step, feet shoulder width apart. 2-Jump onto the step, quickly jump off step on other side.3-Repeat the process in the opposite direction.4-Begin at 30 seconds, and work your way up to 60 and finally 90 as you feel more comfortable. 5-Rest 15 seconds longer than you jumped, doing sets of 3.\nTip: Two-Foot Ankle Hops\nHere´s how to do the two-foot ankle hop:1-Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, your body straight up and down.2-Using only your ankles, hop continuously in place.3-Extend your ankles to the maximum range with each jump.4-Continue for one minute, rest 1:15, then go again. Do 3 sets.\nTip: Bleacher Sprints\nA good way to improve quickness and jumping ability is to utilize bleachers for running. This can be done on a small set or a large set. Beginners - may want to start on a small set and run up and done 3 times. Intermediate - needs to try to complete a large set of about 15-20 bleachers 3 times. Experienced - players need to complete a large set of bleachers of about 20+ bleachers, skipping every other step. Every level should take 30 second break and complete at least 3 sets.\nStart with a warm up, including a light jog, stretching, big arm swings and side-to-side movements for 10-15 minutes, and then move on to the plyometric routine.
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Do some step exercise. Try dunking a basketball or at least touching the rim or the net. And even if you can't keep trying. That's how I increased my vertical jump.
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Couple of things...\n\n1) Jump rope...a lot\n2) Get under a basket, and jump up as high as you can for 20-25 reps, keeping both hands raised while you jump. Do this several times a day.  After a couple of weeks, you'll find yourself jumping higher and higher.  You can use the net or the backboard to guage your progress. That's the purpose of doing it under a basket.\n\nThese will strengthen your legs and improve your stamina.\n\nIf you have a coach, ask him/her about some other ways to improve your jumping. Or ask a gym teacher at your school. They'll be glad to help you.
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Do power jumps. Setup a few levels that total in height 3 to 4 feet. Then in each hand hold 5 pound weights and jump on top of these levels, then step down. Repeat this for about 30 minutes. Next, go to the gym and work on your calf muscles. Using the calf machine will make your calves stronger. Don't over do it, you want to have lean muscles, not heavy. Then go the machine that works out your legs. I ts the one where you lay on your back and you lift the weights with just your legs and feet. The goal is to get explosive jumping. If you can beat a guy to the rim by jumping faster, then it doesn't matter how high he jumps.\n\nHave fun.
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Well i play varsity basketball and am looking at signing with several schools so here is my advise. First of all contary to poplar belief jumping doesn't come from the calves as much as it does the upper thighs! Don't believe me? try this stand with your feet together and jump straight up with out bending your knees at all. Then try bending your knees and jumping notice the difference? Any ways the best way to add vertical is to do leg squats or just do a lot of jumping . You should try jumping up on to and off of a big box it worked for me. I'm only 6'2 and I can dunk with two hands and even three-sixty at times. Good Luck.
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bend your knees before you jump\nit helps you jump much higher
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Try some push ups. They truly strengthen everything: your abs, arms, legs, inner soul (kiiiidding about that last one). You could also do some lunges. They really help strengthen your leg muscles.
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jump really high and just lean back... its that easy... now if you want to do it and land on your feet, you should probably get a trainer instead of asking a bunch of nobodys on yahoo answers
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i would suggest swinging on a downward plane...  It seems to work for me when i start to pop the ball up... just take like 50-100 swings from your back shoulder to ur front  knee.
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Jump Rope it helps a lot I could jump 3 inches higher because I jump rope and run stadiums. You got to really be dedicated and want it a lot or you wont get it.
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ALL SIT-UPS ARE GONNA DO IS STRENGTHEN YOUR ABDOMINAL MUSCLES...YOU PROBABLY WANT TO BURN OFF THE FAT THATS IN FRONT OF YOUR ABS, do that with interval training and circuit training... sorry, caps was on !...
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Very simple, i use to be a fitness trainer... try reverse crunches...lie flat on the floor, bring both feet up (i prefer to cross mine) all you want to do is lift your feet up so it lifts your butt up off the floor, like you want your feet to touch the ceiling, i usually do 3 sets of 20, on my last set, (my hands r behind my head like regular crunches) i do reverse crunch with a crunch, these work wonders for the lower abs, as does leg raises, when you get a 4 pack running will help out also to burn some fat.  oh yeah by the way be careful with regular sit ups, they can sometimes add instead of take away...also try throw downs but these require a partner...lay on the floor partner stands above your head, you hold on to there feet, you raise your legs up towards them and they throw them down, but, you can't let them touch the ground, you have to swing them back up, i hope u see where this is going, i may not be explaining this good enough!