ankle weights?

Question

do ankle weights actually help you jump higher? I know this one guy from my school, and he wear ankle weights every basketball game he plays, well most of them. He's 6'3, and he can dunk. I can't really tell if the ankle weight worked on him, or it's just his height. The school net height is 10 ft, so it just the height nba use.

Answer 1

That will be a little hard on your knees so the better thing to do would be to get a weighted jacket.

Answer 2

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I dont know what you guys are talking about. Just because one person says they are bad doesn't mean they are. Why would they even sell ankle weights if they were bad for you? The thing is with the ankle weights is that it's just like lifting normal weights. You dont get injured by lifting weight it helps build muscle because the extra force your using to bring your legs up. After you take them off you feel as light as a butterfly and it's much easier to do things. If you have weak legs dont use them. Thats all there is to it

Answer 4

Ankle weights are really more helpful for strengthening your knees when doing extensions. The biggest reason he can dunk is he is 6'3 and probably not overweight. Most of the explosive power in gettting off the ground comes from the calves and good body mechanics. I am 5'10 and could dunk volleyballs in H.S. and basketballs in college when I curled it with my forearm and wrist.

To clarify: Ankle weights are great for strengthening the knees in doing leg lifts and extensions only, and not for running around in. They add an unnatural and unneeded strain to regular running mechanics. For rehab from ACL reconstruction I had to use ankle weights alot to strengthen the knee.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

You'd be better off using a weighted vest. You'd be less likely to hurt yourself, and it can definitely help you explode into your jump. Just remember not to use it while actually playing somebody, only while practicing.

There is also a technique to jumping, which you can find by using Google or the such.

Answer 7

Yeah it helps anytime you jump around with extra weight. We used to use a leaper in high school, it was a machine that put weight on your shoulders to help your vertical. Ive herd ankle weights are bad for your joints, who knows though, it will help if you use them regularly

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I won't recommend ankle weights.you could hurt your ankle and knees.i would recommend instead a weighted jacket or jump soles shoes.

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Get the point? if anything it'll mess you up
Your friend(or whatever) that wears them, is actually hindering his progress....he's 6'3 meaning that he doesnt have that far to jump

Want exercises that will help????
Stiff legged deadlifts
lunges
jump squats
overhead squats
leg curls

Answer 10

i wouldnt say they work becuase they weight you down. wouldnt that be used against you?