Show Download Article Frogs, cats, kangaroos, rabbits—they can all jump really high (relative to their body size), while us humans got the short end of the evolution stick. There is still hope though! How high you can jump isn’t fixed for life. You can actually increase how high you jump with practice. We’ll walk you through different jumping drills and leg-strengthening exercises you can do that will help you start jumping higher and higher.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To jump higher, build your leg strength through exercises such as squats and calf raises. Additionally, work on your flexibility by touching your toes, which, depending on your level of flexibility, you can do from a seated or standing position. When preparing to jump, keep your feet shoulder-width apart for a solid foundation. As you begin to lower your body, bring your arms back behind you, then let them swing forward and up as you push through your feet and launch yourself up. The added momentum of your arms will help lift your body higher. To learn more from our Professional Volleyball Player co-author, like how to strengthen 1- and 2-legged jumps, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 1,968,529 times.
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Perfecting your technique is one of the quickest ways to add inches to your vertical jump. Depending on how quickly you get the hang of technique, you may see these performance benefits within one day to one month. Practice your technique 3 to 4 times per week for max gains.
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