Chances are you’ll know Sebastian Telfair from the documentary “By the Fireplace”. Then you understand the 23-year outdated guard can play. You understand he is received some mad handles. However do you know the 5’11” man can dunk? I am unable to bear in mind him dunking within the NBA, however there’s a video on YouTube exhibiting him dunking in highschool.
Truly, you do not should be tall to dunk! Former NBA participant Spud Webb, standing at 5’9”, received the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1986. And what about “KryptoNate” Robinson (5’9”), the 2-time NBA Slam Dunk Champion? His dunk over the 6’11” Dwight Howard within the 2009 NBA Slam Dunk Contest was merely superb! So, it may be finished – you possibly can dunk even in case you are beneath 6 toes!
However how will you enhance your vertical soar?
1) Work in your total health. Lose the additional kilos (or, in case you are already in a fine condition, attempt to scale back your physique fats).
2) Use the Leaping Rope. It provides you explosiveness and calf energy.
3) Strive calf raises and squats, as they practice crucial muscle teams within the leaping course of. (max. 1 set of 8 reps 2 occasions/ week).
After 4 weeks your legs ought to be ready for a concrete vertical program.
However leaping will not be solely about energy, however quickness! Here’s what you are able to do to enhance on this space:
1) Sprints
2) Fast Jumps (for instance rim jumps)
3) Plyometric workouts
P.S. Do not forget to stretch earlier than and after your exercise. It not solely prevents accidents but additionally retains your muscle tissues versatile – an enormous level within the vertical soar!
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