well im 5'6 and i almost can touch the rim but the problem is i cant make my jump higher anymore...my old excercise isnt working anymore what should i do?
2006-09-12 05:04:19 · 10 answers · asked by justin_ambray 2 in Sports ➔ Basketball
jumping rope and running up and down hills will help develop the calf muscles and help you jump higher. i did a lot of that when i was younger and i could dunk at 5'10".
2006-09-12 05:08:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Box jumping. Do not do squats, they don't build the explosive muscles you need for jumping.
You need something high you can jump onto. A height that is enough for you to do 8-12 reps and a couple of sets. When that height becomes too easy, raise the height or do it holding something heavy.
2006-09-12 05:11:57 · answer #2 · answered by Manny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of ankle weights, use a weight vest to which you can add weights - usually 4 ounces at a time. I do not like ankle weights as they put too much pressure on both the ankles and knees.
2006-09-12 08:17:26 · answer #3 · answered by dmspartan2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can definitely help you with this, i play for my school and i'm 5'9 what i'm doing is putting ankle weights on and jumping rope. That really helps because when you take them off, you'll have a lot of air. good luck
2006-09-12 05:52:41 · answer #4 · answered by sexy10 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do squats. This exercise will strengthen your legs and help you jump higher.
2006-09-12 05:11:45 · answer #5 · answered by Tim43 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ad ankle weights to yourself and practice like that for a while. also practice like that when you warm up before the game. then take them off and youll fly.
2006-09-12 05:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by yoskraz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White men can't jump, I thought you knew.
2006-09-12 05:09:38 · answer #7 · answered by Good Gushy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lower the rim :)
2006-09-12 05:05:56 · answer #8 · answered by gnomus12 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have just about topped out.
you either need to grow or take hgh.
2006-09-12 05:06:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lift legs weights and do leg presses
2006-09-12 05:05:38 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. Takafushi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋