Jump Higher!
Instantly boost your vertical jump 5.5 percent by performing a heavy squat 5 minutes before jumping!
To soar higher, head to the gym early. Warming up with high-intensity squats increases your vertical jump, according to a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. When you use heavier weights, you activate your leg muscles and are then able to jump higher, says study author Kent Adams, Ph.D. Think of it as switching on your leaping muscles. For a weight-free alternative, squat with your back against a wall and hold the down position for 5 seconds, pressing back firmly. Then do a full squat and explode into the air by jumping as high as you can, Adams suggests. Repeat twice and you’re ready to play. ~ Men’s Health Magazine
