I want to increase my verticals

[cbcjs]

I have used the strength shoes years ago and have greatly benefited from them
but I don't want to spend $50+ for them.

Any info or websites with info (for free) on how I can increase my verts?

I've seen info/video packages on increasing hops for $20+...
know where I can get the info for free?

 

[AccruedExpenditure]

Calf lifts

 

[sniperruff]

so attach a brick to the front of your shoes.

 

[tfinch2]

Air alert. It works.

 

[Rastus]

Sprints, squats, lunges, calf raises.

 

[cbcjs]

air alert is $20...can you tell me what it is and how to do it?

thanks

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: cbcjs
air alert is $20...can you tell me what it is and how to do it?

thanks

Buy it and find out.

 

[cbcjs]

can anyone help?

 

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: cbcjs
air alert is $20...can you tell me what it is and how to do it?

thanks

Buy it and find out.

GREAT advice. That's why I come to ATOT!! /sarcasm

An old friend of mine used to simply go the stairs in his house, and stand on the edge of one with the front half of his feet. His heels were left hanging in the air, if that helps with the visual any. Then, he'd just raise up and down in the spot he was in with just the fronts of his feet 100, maybe 200 times a day. Took him all of 5-10 minutes out of the day, (depending on how many he did), and his calves were sore for a bit afterwards, but he had a hell of a vertical for a guy his height and weight.

This may be the calf raises someone mentioned earlier, but I figured I'd explain the process I knew of just incase.

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: blurredvision

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: cbcjs
air alert is $20...can you tell me what it is and how to do it?

thanks

Buy it and find out.

GREAT advice. That's why I come to ATOT!! /sarcasm

An old friend of mine used to simply go the stairs in his house, and stand on the edge of one with the front half of his feet. His heels were left hanging in the air, if that helps with the visual any. Then, he'd just raise up and down in the spot he was in with just the fronts of his feet 100, maybe 200 times a day. Took him all of 5-10 minutes out of the day, (depending on how many he did), and his calves were sore for a bit afterwards, but he had a hell of a vertical for a guy his height and weight.

This may be the calf raises someone mentioned earlier, but I figured I'd explain the process I knew of just incase.

Why should I tell him how to do it when I paid the $20 for it and he gets it for free.

 

[cbcjs]

Thanks Blurredvision!

That is the kind of info I was looking for...

as for "tfinch2" - thanks for nothing!

 

[Mo0o]

my roommate suggsted shooting a ball towards a wall then getting the "rebound" by jumping the repeat. If you can keep it up it'll pay off.

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: cbcjs
Thanks Blurredvision!

That is the kind of info I was looking for...

as for "tfinch2" - thanks for nothing!

Oh my, the noob with no hops hates me.

 

[cbcjs]

corrections & request

I have hops...I just want to increase my hops.

I don't hate you...I am annoyed by you but not a hater.

Please don't hijack my thread...

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: cbcjs
corrections & request

I have hops...I just want to increase my hops.

I don't hate you...I am annoyed by you but not a hater.

Please don't hijack my thread...

If you want free advice for hops, do defensive slides on your toes. And when I say on your toes, I mean like tip-toes. Not the way you'd normally be on your toes.

 

[cbcjs]

Thanks! That is more like it.

Keep them coming guys...starting a league in a few weeks
and I want to hold my own.

 

[sash1]

calf raises, jump rope (yes this DOES help vertical jump), bounds (jump off left foot high and far, land on right, jump off left again--do a set on your left then your right)--I did bounds for high jump in high school

 

[Barrak]

Run hills, lots of hills. Sprint up as fast as you can, jog backwards back down the hill. Go till your legs give out, take a 5 minute break and repeat. I did that 3 or 4 days a week for a summer and went from just able to grab to rim, to being able to do a clean dunk.

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: sash1
calf raises, jump rope (yes this DOES help vertical jump), bounds (jump off left foot high and far, land on right, jump off left again--do a set on your left then your right)--I did bounds for high jump in high school

QFT

 

[shortspanishguy]

How come none of you fools have recommended plyometrics.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: shortspanishguy
How come none of you fools have recommended plyometrics.

Damnit..beat me buy a minute.

 

[shortspanishguy]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: shortspanishguy
How come none of you fools have recommended plyometrics.

Damnit..beat me buy a minute.

I'll lurk longer next time.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

When I was in highschool, we used to have to warm up by running circles for basketball.
In 9th grade, I was touching the rim about 4" up my hand. All I did was jump at the hoops as I ran my laps. It was odd to. One day, I couldn't touch the rim. The next day, I was jumping 4" higher.

I was a 9th grader, so I must have been about 5' 6"?

I guess my point is, if you just spend 5-10 minutes a day trying to touch the rim, you will be targetting the muscle group(s) required to touch the rim.

 

[SilentZero]

Jump less and masterbate more.

Oh and calf raises helped me back in the day, I would highly suggest doing them.

 

[cbcjs]

Appreciate all the help...I really do but any websites for more detailed info?

I'm gonna try calf raises but how many, how often, with weights, how much weight per rep?

I need details people...

again, don't want to sound like an ingrate....thanks for your help!