| Plyometrics jumping is a training method that combines | | | | body movements. Jumping involves much more than |
| jumping and hopping movements, in rapid repetition, to | | | | just strong, powerful calf muscles. You need to learn |
| improve your vertical jumps. This type of exercise can | | | | how to use your whole body to attain maximum |
| be used by anyone who needs to attain greater height | | | | vertical lift. Your arms, your back and even your abs |
| in their jumps - whether you're a basketball player, a | | | | are involved in jumping, and developing these muscles |
| dancer or even a cheerleader. | | | | and techniques is critical to your success. |
| Whether you're a dancer, a cheerleader or a | | | | It also helps to find a program that concentrates on |
| basketball player - or any other sport that requires | | | | your specific area of endeavor. For example, it |
| jumping - you're going to have to compete if you want | | | | wouldn't do you much good to learn to leap gracefully |
| a spot on the team. And that means you're going to | | | | across a stage if you really want to be able to jump |
| want to jump as high as possible, higher than anyone | | | | straight up into the air to block a shot or slam home a |
| else you're up against. Therefore it's crucial that your | | | | dunk. |
| training program include plyometrics jumping. | | | | Once you find a good program, you'll be surprised at |
| There are two areas you'll concentrate on when | | | | how quickly you'll start to improve. It only takes a few |
| working with plyometrics - developing your strength | | | | short weeks of concentrated effort to improve your |
| and increasing your power. Slow, deliberate exercises | | | | verticals by as much as 50 percent. |
| will help build muscles and develop your strength while | | | | If you've always dreamed of being the prima donna, |
| rapid, repetitious movements will help build your power | | | | you want to be the head cheerleader for the Dallas |
| and train your muscles to react quickly. Being able to | | | | Cowboys or you want to follow in LeBron's footsteps, |
| jump up or out, from a standing position, requires that | | | | you're going to need to be the best. Second best |
| your muscles be able to react quickly and with power. | | | | won't cut it because there will always be someone |
| One of the most important things you'll want to look | | | | else ready to take your place. You need to get |
| for in a training program is that it concentrates on total | | | | involved in a good plyometrics jumping program today. |