Some Simple Leg Workouts

A few easy (but fierce) movements in your exercise routine can completely change your ability to jump higher.  Leg workouts to jump higher are just like any other exercise.  To see & feel measurable results and improvement takes time, dedication, effort and a lot of sweat.  Three leg workouts to jump higher are the Squat Jump with Shoulder Press, the Repeated Broad Jump and High Rim Jumps.

 Squat Jump with Shoulder Press

• Start in a squat position holding a barbell in front of your shoulders 
• Follow the squat position with a quick jump while pressing the bar straight above your body
• Land on the balls of your feet and jump up quickly again without pausing
• Repeat

Repeated Broad Jump

• Position your body with legs shoulder width apart on the softest surface you can find
• Jump as high as you can & then quickly turn your body around and jump again
• Repeat

High Rim Jump

• Place your arms on your sides with your knees and waist slightly bent
• Look up at the basketball rim or any high spot above you
• Jump up and down repeatedly, without stopping, as fast as you can
• While jumping, aim to try and reach the desired target with both hands
• Focus on jumping up quickly as you land, and do not bend your knees too low

Utilizing leg workouts to jump higher are tough exercises that need to be repeated and performed daily.  Leg workouts are extremely effective because they are done fast and with a maximum output of effort in a short period of time. 

The success of your leg workouts lies within your ability to keep the transition period between jumps minimal.  Keep in mind that you need to train hard, fast and often.  

If you follow these tips, you will see that your potential to jump higher has increased dramatically.