What's the best way to increase vertical jump without using machines/weights?

Question

None of those special jump shoes, or use of weights of any kind. Just some kind of exercises. Please link if available. Thanks.

Answer 1

if you're looking to increase your verticle, check this outtt:

wall sits

regular jumping

net touches

squats/hands on head

'', hands in front

squats holding a weight plate

squats with bar behind head

ankle weights with jump rope

tip toe raises

power rebounds

palms on ceiling

i found most of this online

hope i helped ;]

i apologize for the mentioning of weights against what you said.  go ahead and dont choose this as best, but im honestly trying to help you

i've seen results ;]

Answer 2

since we are liacking info on you i'll start from the basics.  

1st -  lose excess weight.  that one should be a given, but the less weight you are trying to get up, the higher you'll go.  

2nd - get faster.  sprint drills are helpful.  but the faster you are, the more springiness, and explosion you'll gave when lifting off.

3rd - increase strength in your CALVES.  that is the primary source of your jumping ability.  simple calf lifts will help with this since you don't want to use fancy weights.

Answer 3

Just jump a lot.

Answer 4

I would jump on a trampoline every day for a few hours to improve your vertical jump.  I don't know how you would  measure it, but it could help.  The only other advice I would give you is to play basketball everyday against different competition.