There are many reasons why someone would want to increase their vertical jump height.
Whether it is for the ability to dunk in a basketball game, or to pull-off a volleyball spike, a higher jump height offers a competitive advantage.
There is a wildly believed myth that jump height depends solely on genetics.
While genetics does play a role, it is a relatively minor one.
The biggest contributors are in fact your muscles and technique.
This article focuses on two muscle exercises that will help you achieve your jumping ambitions.
The first exercise is lunges.
Leg lunges are a necessity to your workout program if you intend on consistently defying gravity.
Leg lunges strengthen the quadriceps muscles, gluteal muscles, the hamstring muscles, the semitendinosus, the semimembranosus, and the biceps femoris.
There are several forms of leg lunges, including: lateral, side, and diagonal.
In order to avoid muscle adaptation (and boredom!) alternate between these variations.
Leg lunges are often performed without dumbbells until one can perform 10 or more repititions without struggle.
The second exercise is calf raises.
Calf raises exercise the gastrocnemius, tibialis posterior and soleus muscles.
Strong calves are vital and enable you to have a much better launch, among other benefits (e.
g.
enhanced stability).
It is important to note that a well-balanced diet will help you increase your muscle gains, and inevitably help you jump higher.
In conclusion...
If you consistently incorporate these two exercises into your workout program, you should be able to see results within two weeks.