im 5"1 but im hoping to get a head start at strengthening so i can dunk when im a little taller, coz i doubt i could do it now with the strongest legs in the world
2007-03-12 07:05:20 · 9 answers · asked by Spacetom 7 2 in Sports ➔ Basketball
Some of the best vertical leaps in the world have been recorded by olympic lifters. Possibly incorporate some of their moves into your workout program. I wouldnt do the whole complex movement without training, but mens health broke it down into 4 mini-routines.
They are called.
1. High pull
2. Front squat
3. Snatch-grip jump shrug
4. Push press
Look those up and incorporate those into your training.
2007-03-12 07:11:07 · answer #1 · answered by Kenneth W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start with just walking but springing off the ball of the fot with each step. Then do the calf stretches, progressively. then then take some (relatively light to start with) weight, and do some squats. Work up to any heavier work, and DO NOT RUSH the steps or YOU WILL pay for it in very short order and bad results last longer than good ones. Take it from an older man who has to live with results of overdoing things..
2007-03-12 07:20:46 · answer #2 · answered by Nbruce 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, I would like to say good luck. Your going to need it. Well, hopefully you are not done growing yet. If you are, the muscle groups involved in jumping high are; calves, thighs, abs, and lower back. The swing of your shoulders can help a little. I'm 6' and played college ball but could not dunk. Some of my shorter peers, who weren't as strong as me but who had great abs and calves could. I would advise you to start there, with the abs and calves. Crunches are great for abs, and toe raises are great for calves.
2007-03-12 07:17:36 · answer #3 · answered by Veteran Voter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-27 22:42:31 · answer #4 · answered by Noel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be around 6'4 to dunk a 10' net so get lots of calsium(milk,yogurt,cheese) and do stretches
2007-03-12 07:57:30 · answer #5 · answered by sunsfan14 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should do yoga and regular joogging and Keep drinking lot of water to maintain body balance
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2007-03-14 22:53:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cycling, Swimming. If they play these two games then surely they will grow tall.
2007-03-12 22:39:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's called squating you squat with weights on your back and it strenthens your calf muscles!
2007-03-12 07:10:47 · answer #8 · answered by #1 Nowitzki, and Duncan fan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use a jump stretch.
2007-03-12 07:09:51 · answer #9 · answered by shawn a 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋