Many sportsmen want to improve their jumping ability, but don’t wish to spend money on costly programs, weights, or the non-effective special shoes.  Although some of the workout programs available do provide excellent results, the same result can be achieved at home employing a few easy exercises. 

What you want : A jump rope, a chair, an open area to run and jump. 

The Exercises

Armless Spring-Ups : Stand straight with your feet about a foot apart.  Place both of your hands on your head with your elbows pointing each off to a different side.  Using all the efforts you have, crouch down a bit and spring into the air.  Land with your knees a touch bent and as quick as you can, bounce into the air once more.  The secret’s to jump as high as you can every leap.  Do twenty to 25, three or 4 times. 

Squats : Stand with your feet shoulder distance apart.  Taking a look at an object above eye level and maintaining a straight back, bend at your knees as if you were going to relax in a chair.  Keep your heels on the floor.  Ensure that you get your quads parallel to the ground, for complete range of motion.  Inhale as you descend.  Stand up by extending your hips and knees till your legs are straight, and exhale on the way up.  For additonal results hold some dumbbells or a barbell of your choosing. 

Jumping Rope : This is self-explanatory.  Listening to music or watching TV while jumping rope can make jumping rope more agreeable, and jumping rope can offer you fast heavy results.  Try to build the number of repetitions every day. 

Power Step-Ups : Grab a chair, ideally an old one, but not one that may break.  Place one foot on the front of the chair and use only that leg to jump up in to the air, swinging your arms and shoulders to get your highest jump.  Land rigorously with the opposite foot on the chair and the foot you just jumped with on the ground.  Do twenty or 25 repetitions, 2 or 3 sets. 

Do not forget to Stretch : Stretching regularly is of similar importance as any of the exercises.  Try to stretch your muscles at least 3 times each day.  This can make you more flexible, and a general better sportsman.  It will also make your muscles stronger and help them heal fast after a vigorous day of leaping.

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