Vertical Leap
Vertical Leap
Anybody know of a good program for improving vertical leap? Don't really feel like paying $150 for those platypus shoes.
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Plyometrics
Search the Internet for a good, solid plyometrics program. I know a personal trainer who has some excellent methods for improving overall strangth, jumping ability, speed, power, etc.
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basketball101
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i ordered a program off the internet, i didnt use it yet so im not sure how well it works, however from what i hear ... its better to use programs that dont require special shoes or weight programs... if u use ur natural body weight and normal shoes you will maintain what you gain even when you are done with the program .. if you use things like strength shoes, once you quit using them you lose what you got from them ... plus i have friends who tryed strength shoes, they ended up quitting, but after probably a month of dedicated, hard work... they gained Maybe an inch.... so i'd look for a natural program to use
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Re: Vertical Leap
ankle weights can get the job done also FOGHORN
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Re: Vertical Leap
Ankle weights are a BAD idea. Maybe in 1970 they were the hot thing. But they are not used very much any more. Doctor and trainers have stated that they will cause damage in the leg structure.
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Re: Vertical Leap
If its comfortable on your leg structure and doesnt rub there shouldnt be a problem. It may be old but some of the veterans in most Pro sports still believe in it.
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Re: Vertical Leap
MY PERSONAL PROGRAM HAS A FOR SURE IMPROVING TECHNIQUE...IF YOU STAND UNDER THE BASKET AND JUMP AS HIGH HARD AND FAST AS YOU CAN FOR LIKE 4 HRS YOULL B AMAZING...CONTINUE THIS PROCEDURE FOR LIKE 100 DAYS

