| align="center"> | | | | know about if you want to improve your vertical |
| Did you see LeBron Jamesâ in-game | | | | jump. |
| dunk from the free throw line? How about his left | | | | But two things are crucial here: the right number |
| handed jam over Dwight Howard? Seeing LeBron | | | | of repetitions and the proper execution. That |
| James dunking is simply amazing. | | | | means you need a concrete workout plan. I |
| Just in case you didnât know: the | | | | personally can recommend the Jump Manual |
| 24-year old forward is in fifth place in dunks (90) | | | | â they even double your money if you |
| this season (2008/2009). Only Dwight Howard | | | | donât gain at least 10 inches in 12 weeks: |
| (125), Amare Stoudemire (96), Nene (95) and | | | | The Jump Manual |
| Andrew Bynum (92) dunked more till the | | | | But keep in mind: jumping ability is about power |
| 02.06.2009. | | | | AND quickness. So you also need to work on |
| Believe it or now, James, standing at | | | | your quickness. Hereâs a highly effective |
| 6â8ââ and 250 lbs, has | | | | exercise to improve your quickness: |
| a 41-inch vertical. Now, how did he manage to get | | | | Wind sprints (6 sets, 50 meters, 3 times a week). |
| such a vertical jump? | | | | That means to sprint or to run very fast for a |
| Hereâs the secret: Olympic Weightlifting. | | | | short period of time, several times, 20-30 |
| Just like Baron Davis, LeBron used Olympic | | | | seconds in between. |
| Weightlifting to increase his vertical jump. And | | | | So, next time you see LeBron James dunking, |
| hereâs why: | | | | turn off the TV and start to workout! |
| Several independent studies have proved the | | | | P.S. Bonus tip: Drop some pounds! Every extra |
| effectiveness of Olympic weightlifting in order to | | | | pound is the extra weight you have to get up in |
| increasing your vertical jump. For example a group | | | | the air. If you are already in good shape, try to |
| of lifters used Olympic lifts (High pulls, Power | | | | get your body fat under 15-10 percent). |
| Clean, and Clean and Jerk) was compared to | | | | Report this article |
| those using vertical jump exercises (Single and | | | | This article is free for republishing |
| Double Leg Hurdles Hops, Alternated Single-leg | | | | Source: |
| Hurdle Hops, etc). | | | | Republish this article |
| After 8 weeks the Olympic weightlifting group | | | | |
| had significantly increased their standing jump and | | | | Ask a Question About this Article |
| their 10 meter sprint speed over the control | | | | >> Platform bed/mattress |
| group using standard vertical jump exercises | | | | >> How about giving some measurements |
| (Tricoli, 2005). Of course, this isnât the | | | | for the height ... |
| only exercise LeBron used to increase his vertical | | | | >> Hope this doesn't stump the Stromer! |
| jump. Squats, Lunges, Leg Presses, Leg | | | | >> Light the pilot light? When did you shoot |
| Extensions and Jump Rope are things you need to | | | | this video? In 1968? |