Did you know you can increase your vertical jump by stretching?
Stretching equals increased flexibility, and increased flexibility means a higher vertical jump.
Just look at the guys and girls who do gymnastics. They’re some of the most flexible people in the world, as well as some of the highest jumpers in the world.
The Importance Of Flexibility
Flexible basketball players are able to reduce injuries as well as make athletic movements that most players can’t do comfortably. There are certain moves in the game of the basketball that can’t be made unless you’re flexible.
More flexibility will allow you to score in the most difficult of situations.
You know those basketball players who can do all the fancy up and unders, and double pumps?
Well, they’re able to do those moves because they have developed their flexibility, which allows them pull off very athletic moves.
So, if you want to be a better scorer on the basketball court, you need to increase your flexibility.
Is Stretching For Sissies
Most guys think stretching is for soft people, or they think it is too feminine, but that is just an ignorant mindset to have.
It’s kind of like saying fruits and vegetables are for sissies.
If you train your vertical jump and you eat healthy you will get better gains and the same goes for stretching. If you add stretching to your vertical jump training you will get better and faster gains than usual.
Let me show you how to increase your vert with stretching.
Dynamic Stretching
There are two different forms of stretching that you can benefit from as an athlete. They’re called dynamic and static stretching.
The first form of stretching that I’m going to focus on right now is, dynamic stretching. Dynamic stretches are designed to mimic the kinds of movements you’re going to make in your sport, or athletic event.
Some examples of dynamic stretches are, squats, lunges, deep knee bends, high kicks, jump squats, and jump lunges.
Another way to look at a dynamic stretch is, it’s a form of warming up. The goal of a dynamic stretching routine is to activate your muscles and get them ready for athletic activity.
Static Stretching
Static stretches are designed to help lengthen muscles and loosen them up. Static stretches are to be done after physical activity. It is not a good idea to do static stretching before physical activity, because it can lead to muscle tears.
Examples of static stretches are, hamstring stretches, quadriceps stretches, triceps stretch, and the groin stretch. The goal of a static stretch is to increase flexibility and range of motion.
Dynamic => Training => Static
So the formula goes like this.
Start with some dynamic stretching, go into your vertical jump training and then end with some static stretching.
If you want to get the most out of your vertical jump training then you should make an effort to add dynamic and static stretching to your training routine.
So, don’t be one of those ignorant athletes who think flexibility is for sissies.
While they’re worrying about whether stretching is for sissies you will be getting the extra edge by taking the time out to add an extra 10-20 minutes to your training for dynamic and static stretching.
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