Lebron James’ Vertical Jump is an AMAZING 41 Inches! Improve YOUR Vertical With This Workout.
Lebron James is an amazing athlete and is without a doubt one of the top players in the NBA. His 41 inch vertical leap helps him gain that competitive edge over his competition. Just think about it….his vertical leap helps him grab rebounds, block shots, and dunk over his opponents. It makes the game of basketball easier overall. Now, I can’t promise you that you will be dunking the ball from the free-throw line like Lebron James, but if you put in some hard work and have the right training program you CAN improve your vertical leap.
In order to improve your vertical leap you should focus most of your attention on increasing the strength of your quads, hamstrings and calves. Why these muscle groups? Because they are responsible for more than 80 percent of your jumping power.
The following exercises will help strengthen these muscle groups and increase your vertical leap at the same time. Let’s take a look at some of my favorites:
Barbell Squats - This exercise hits ALL the muscle groups we need in order to improve our speed and leaping ability. If you only choose one exercise to do, this would be the one to pick. When performing this exercise make sure to squat down so your thighs are parallel to the ground.
Jump Squats (With a Pause) - Use this exercise as a variety to the standard squats. You will use much less weight with this exercise, about 20 percent of your max. Squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground and then hold this position for 3 seconds. Now, EXPLODE UP and jump as high as you can. Perform 3 sets of 8.
Sprinting - Sprints are an easy way to improve your explosive power, top speed and vertical leap. A few times per week you should perform 3-5 sets of 50 or 100 yard sprints.
Most people do not focus on their form when they are jumping, and this is usually an area that could use improvement. You can instantly receive 3-4 inch gains just by practicing the proper jumping techniques. This was an area in which I had trouble and once I made a few adjustments to my form I got an immediate 2.5 inch increase! So that was time well spent :) For additional information on the correct jumping form check out the links I have below:
Are you interested in more information on Lebron James Vertical and how you can improve YOUR vertical leap? Then visit Brayden Fisher’s site at www.40inchvertical.net for the best exercises and workouts.
