Jump Higher Exercises

Jump higher exercises will help you improve your jumping abilities as well as improve your game on the court.

Think you can jump? Then what are you doing here? Admit it, you need jump higher exercises.

Here are a few you can use.

Jumping rope – That’s right, while you might not be jumping much, you’re training all of the muscles that are involved in jumping. Take out the jump rope anytime (not during a date, okay?) to improve your jumps.

Deep Knee Bend Jumps – From a standing position, bend down but still keep your back straight, with your butt moving to the ground as though you were playing catcher. From that position, jump up as high as you can, then crouch back down and do it again. Slowly move up from 5 to 10 and onward.

Calf Raises – Standing on your toes, raise your heels off the ground to put some pressure on your calves. The calves are going to be the first part of your body which is engaged during jumping, so they need to be strong. Too easy for you? Add a weighted vest or ankle weights.

Backboard jumps – Standing in front of a basketball backboard, try to jump up to reach the highest point you can. Repeat until you’re getting higher and higher with each jump.

Crunches – Your stomach is engaged in jumping, whether you realize it or not. You will want to make sure you are doing crunches regularly. Lie on your back with your feet on the ground and your arms crossed in front of you. Slowly lift your shoulders and abdomen off the floor until you feel your abs contract, then slowly lower down. Repeat as often as you can without losing your form. You can even add weights if it becomes too simple for you.

Tuck jumps – From the standing positing, jump, bringing your knees into your chest as you to, then let go of your knees before you hit the ground again (that way you won’t fall).