Let’s face, whether you’re a professional athlete or someone who simply likes to play basketball at the local courts, increasing your vertical leap will not only make you a better player but will allow you to excel at whatever game you play. It’s not uncommon for people to be able to increase their vertical leap by as much as 10 inches. Imagine how that extra height can propel your skills to a whole new level.

It’s important to remember that you won’t increase your vertical leap overnight. It takes at the very least weeks of training and…training the right way. You can, however, expect to be able to jump higher within a couple of weeks if you follow the right program and put in the hard work. It’s not rocket science to be able to increase your vertical leaping abilities but it does come down to science none the less.

Joining a gym is a good idea as you’ll have access to weights and machines that you can use to strengthen your legs but, it all can start at home simply by stretching your leg mucles. It’s important to have flexibility and stretching can help your muscles relax. Lifting weights with exercises such as squats or cleans can make your muscles tight so stretching helps keep them relaxed and flexible.

Calf raises is also another thing you can do at the gym or at home. Placing the balls of your feet on a step and raising your body weight, or holding dumb bells at the same time, will strengthen your calf muscles which is an important muscle group when it comes to increasing your vertical leap. Also, calf raises helps stretch your calf muscles helping them not only grow but become flexible at the same time.

Jumping rope is another great exercise for your legs and can easily be done at home. No need for equipment or lots of room and it’s easy to simply get started. Practicing jumping in your house or back yard is also a good idea to help your muscles become attuned to the exercise of jumping.

So, while strength conditioning at the gym is recommended, there are lots of ways you can work your leg muscles from the comfort of your own home. The important thing is to have a good program to follow and to remain diligent in your quest to increase your vertical leaping abilities.