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How To Increase Your Vertical Jump Pain Free

December 28, 2009 by Carl  

Learning and training how to increase vertical jumping pain free is not something that can be mastered overnight.  When you decide to take on a vertical jumping regime, make sure you’ve done your research.  Lack of stretching, bad form and performing the exercises improperly will not only hinder your abilities to do well, it may also cause injury. 

Improving your flexibility decreases your chances of unnecessary strain to your body and improves your range of motion.  If you’re looking to improve your flexibility so you can learn how to increase vertical jump, stretching and warming up is a routine that should not be overlooked.

Stretching

  • Perform a full body stretching routine working your upper body, shoulders, biceps, neck, back and your entire lower body
  • Hold each stretch for at least one minute, remain consistent and never bounce
  • Deepen and increase your stretching time gradually over time.  You will find you will be able to hold your stretches more easily
  • Breathe deeply and consistently, do not hold your breath while stretching-let it fuel your body
  • Drink plenty of water to avoid muscle cramps and dehydration

Jumping is a demanding activity and can be painful at times.  If you are having trouble or experiencing pain, this is a sign that you need to build some strength.  Squats, calf raises, toe and abdominal exercises are all great strength building techniques.  Also, taking one or two preliminary steps may help you with your jump by generated additional upward mobility.

If you are plagued by pain while learning how to vertical jump, you should make sure you are using the correct form.  If you aren’t doing the jumping exercises correctly, you will twist you body and can really injure yourself.  To avoid pain, check with a vertical jump program to ensure you are doing the exercises properly.

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