Just like anything in life, there is the right way and the wrong way of doing things. I see a lot of info on how to increase your vertical and help you jump higher, but no one really talks about what not to do that will prevent you from elevating your game. So listen up and avoid these common sense mistakes.
5 mistakes that will prevent you from increasing your vertical.
1. Not stretching - too many people skip this. Warm up is vital before doing any strenuous exercise especially when it comes to jumping exercises. You need to stretch to warm up the muscles and prevent injuries. Dynamic stretches like jumping jacks, running in place, moving your arms in big circles back and forth and more effective than static stretches.
2. Working out too much - not much elaboration needed here. Train hard but that does not mean training till you puke or training seven days a week. You need to give your muscles time to recover. Maximum gains are achieved once your muscles recover from training. Rest and recuperate, your body will thank you for it.
3. Focusing on single muscle group - some people focus too much on exercising a single muscle group like the quads or calves only. You need to understand that jumping consists of your whole legs both upper and lower. Focusing on just one muscle group will strengthen those muscles but will inhibit your other muscles from growing, thus prohibiting your from achieving the vertical leap you want.
4. Too much strength training/plyo or vice versa - just like you don't train just one muscle group, you can't focus on just plyometrics or strength training exercises. You need a combination of both workouts so that you can train your leg muscles for strength and your fast twitch muscles for explosiveness.
5. Jumping from one jump program to the next - commitment and dedication is needed if you want to really want to increase your vertical. You can't lose focus and jump from one jump program to the next. Find a legit jump program and stick to it. Do not follow a program halfway and quit. You won't get any results and can even backfire on you and decrease the height of your jump.
5 mistakes that will prevent you from increasing your vertical.
1. Not stretching - too many people skip this. Warm up is vital before doing any strenuous exercise especially when it comes to jumping exercises. You need to stretch to warm up the muscles and prevent injuries. Dynamic stretches like jumping jacks, running in place, moving your arms in big circles back and forth and more effective than static stretches.
2. Working out too much - not much elaboration needed here. Train hard but that does not mean training till you puke or training seven days a week. You need to give your muscles time to recover. Maximum gains are achieved once your muscles recover from training. Rest and recuperate, your body will thank you for it.
3. Focusing on single muscle group - some people focus too much on exercising a single muscle group like the quads or calves only. You need to understand that jumping consists of your whole legs both upper and lower. Focusing on just one muscle group will strengthen those muscles but will inhibit your other muscles from growing, thus prohibiting your from achieving the vertical leap you want.
4. Too much strength training/plyo or vice versa - just like you don't train just one muscle group, you can't focus on just plyometrics or strength training exercises. You need a combination of both workouts so that you can train your leg muscles for strength and your fast twitch muscles for explosiveness.
5. Jumping from one jump program to the next - commitment and dedication is needed if you want to really want to increase your vertical. You can't lose focus and jump from one jump program to the next. Find a legit jump program and stick to it. Do not follow a program halfway and quit. You won't get any results and can even backfire on you and decrease the height of your jump.
There are tons of jump programs out there that states they can help you jump 10-20 inches in weeks, and sorry to burst your bubble bu most are crap. Some are poorly researched and produces crappy results. If you really want to increase your vertical explosion and learn the right way to train your muscles, Visit the JUMP MANUAL and elevate your game to the next level.
