How do I train myself to jump higher without the use of any sort of weights?

Answer 1

Plyometrics Exercises will make you run faster and jump higher. Plyometric exercises should be performed fresh and at maximum intensity. These type of exercises should always be performed on a soft surface as they can damage your joint when done on concrete, tartan, ect.

Once you get tired from these exercise and you're struggling you should stop. If you continue these exercises while your puffed-out they will no longer be a true plyometric exercise.

Here are some exercises below;
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1)Alternating split leg jump - Start in the lunge position with your right leg in front.
Then jump (using your arms as you usually do while jumping) up into the air and land back in the lunge position with your left leg in front.
Immediately after landing explode upwards again landing with your right leg in front.

Do 8-15 jumps or until breathing heavily with at least 40 seconds rest.

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2)Knee Tuck Jump - Jump as high as you can, and get your knees towards your chest.

Do 5-10 jumps or until breathing heavily with at least 50 seconds rest.

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3)Single leg bound - Bound/Hop on one leg with the other leg looking like it's cycling backwards

Do 5-10 jumps or until breathing heavily with at least 45 seconds rest.

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Here is also an exercise that you can do while on the computer eating dinner or even watching TV;

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This exercise strengthens your lower leg extensors, otherwise known your shin. Point your toes towards your shins, as close as you possibly can, and hold it for as long as you possibly can.

This exercise will increase not only jumping height, but speed as well.

Answer 2

One easy way to work on your ups is to practice jumping back and forth over a two-foot bench. You may have to start slowly, but eventually you'll be able to hop back and forth without stopping, which will help increase both your vertical jump and quickness.

Add this to a regimen of strength training and rope jumping and you will be on your way - UP!

Answer 3

Practice. Technique & timing will be quite important, and you fine-tune those through repetition.

Weights would help you build strength, I'm not sure why you want to avoid using them completely?

Answer 4

Run up flights of stairs. Go up as fast as you can, bring your knees up high, and hit every stair with both feet.

Answer 5

set somewhere for you to jump to, get to that and then set it higher