How do I improve my vertical jump?

Question

I'm a freshman and I was on the JV team last year. Not many juniors or sophmores (this year) play volleyball, so I might have a chance

of making varsity. I'm really short, and I usually play libero, but it'd still be nice to have a better vertical.

If it herlp here's the workout equipment I have:

Treadmil.

5 pound weights.

Exersize bike.

This thigh trainer thing.

I also have a gym mebership.

Thanks. (:

Answer 1

umm... do squats and box jumps

Answer 2

The best way to increase your vertical is to do squats.  Make sure to do them with proper technique.  Also speed-jumping rope will help.

Answer 3

This summer I went to the gym every morning because volleyball started when school did. The treadmill is good to do to warm up. Same with an exercise bike. The weights can be used to strengthen your arms, which I know is not your legs, but can still help in the sport. You can lift them while briskly walking on the treadmill or riding the bike as a warmup. Then, use the thigh trainer to do repetitions to work your thighs. After that, stand next to a wall, best if you are in a gym or outside, and try to jump up and touch both your hands and feet to the wall. Then land and do this again. Try to start with 3 reps of 20 jumps each and increase it from there. Also, take your time because eventually you will become quicker at it. One other thing you could choose to do would be to get a personal trainer at the gym who you could meet with once a week to help lead you in the right direction, showing you exactly which achines he or she thinks you should use and how many reps to do on each ith what weight. Talk to your parents about this because it is a very good option, especially if you already have a membership to the gym. At the gym, you could also use jumpropes, and remember to not just work on only legs, add in some arm strengthening exercises, and also core workouts because you need to have a strong core (abs, etc) to jumps high. ome core exercises are simple sit ups and push ups. Also, the plank and superman are helpful. (Just google these to see diagrams). Footfires, where you get low into defensive poition and rapidly move your feet on your toes can help with speed. Wall squats and squats while holding your weights will also strengthen your legs and lower body. Good luck with your workouts and with volleyball next year...I really hope this helps!!!! : ]

Answer 4

Hi there, i agree with what m says,it will build yur legs up and muscles!1

Answer 5

there are only 2 ways to improve vertical Jump  

1 make your legs stronger    

    a. squats

    b. leg curels ... and so on

2 repetition

    A.  jumps alot  for example jump rope  but jump high every time  

do a google search you can find some sample workouts

good

luck