Vertical Leap Review » Work Outs

Am I doing a proper workout?

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:40:45 +0000

Everyday, I’ve been doing 50 perfect push ups (head up, go to when chest, not stomach hits the ground, arms shoulder with apart) as well as 100 (half upper abs half lower abs.) I’ve started to branch off and add several push ups each week. I am now at 65 (normally in two sets.) Once summer hits, I am doubling my work outs and throwing in some pull ups as well. Basically what I am asking is, with 125 push ups, 250 sit ups, and 50 pull ups, will I gain enough muscle to gain 15 pounds (125 pounds to 140) over the course of 10-12 weeks. I am also doing an hour of strength shoe training. Also, will protein shakes increase my performance over say a power bar. Remember, I’m not trying to bulk up, I just want to gain more muscle without loosing any speed or quickness. Thanks

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Does flexibility play a major role in vertical leap?

admin — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:18:35 +0000

I am about 6′5″ and I cant dunk! Just last week I started doing some of those work outs to work on the calves and thigh muscles, apart from that I was just wondering how much of a role flexibility plays in my vertical leap. I need just another inch or two to be able to dunk nicely.

As of right now standing and bending over I can get a little over half way on my shins, its actually some improvement. I added into a basketball class at my college a month ago, and we play two days a week. So I think that has got me stretching a little bit.

But should I be even more flexible? Like touching my toes or the ground? And if so are there any particular stretches besides bending over and regular stuff?

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How do I increase my vertical leap?

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:12:00 +0000

I am 5′11 and I can do about everything in basketball but dunk. When I go to the gym I use a very decent amount of weight when doing leg work-outs (squats, leg press, quad curls, hamstring curls)

Is there anything else or better I could be doing to increase my vertical?

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How can I become faster and gain a vertical leap?

admin — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:42:19 +0000

How can I become faster and gain a vertical leap?
I want to be able to run and move faster and quicker on the courts
and gain more vertical leap.

Any drills or work outs or advice on how?

I was thinking about buying ankle weights and stuff.

I don’t know please help out.

Thanks.

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