August 2009

Multiple Box Jumps

August 31, 2009

Multiple box jumps are very good at helping athletes increase their explosiveness and endurance at the same time. This exercise can be done by just about anyone, and are a great addition to any vertical jump workout. To begin multiple box jumps, you will need several boxes that should be lined up in order of [...]

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Resistance Bands

August 29, 2009

Resistance bands are an excellent addition to any workout equipment collection. Unfortunately, not many people use them because they don’t think they are as useful as weights or other machines, or they simply don’t know how to use them. However, resistance bands are actually very beneficial when used properly. There are several benefits that come [...]

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Box Squat Technique

August 27, 2009

The box squat is a very powerful exercise that can be used as a supplement to the regular barbell back squat. If you haven’t taken the time to read the barbell back squat article, I suggest you check it out to learn some tips for proper squatting. Use the techniques in that article and apply [...]

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Weighted Squat Jump

August 25, 2009

The weighted squat jump is a very simple exercise that can be performed just about anywhere. This exercise will increase your overall strength along with your maximal explosiveness. Use weighted squat jumps near the beginning of your workout to ensure that you have enough energy to perform them correctly.  The only drawback to weighted squat [...]

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Zig Zag Hops

August 22, 2009

Zig zag hops are very useful for building lateral quickness and lower leg strength. They will also increase the strength of your ankles, thus reducing the possibility for injury. This is not a real difficult exercise, so just about anyone can do them. To begin zig zag hops, make two parallel lines on the ground [...]

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Double Leg Seated Jump

August 20, 2009

The double leg seated jump is great for improving explosive strength. This will help your body develop its ability to explode off the ground from a standstill.  To begin the double leg seated jump, find a chair or some other object that will allow you to sit with your thighs parallel to the ground. Once [...]

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Vertical Jump Exercises

August 17, 2009

If you want to increase your vertical jump, there are certain exercises that you should use in order to see the best results. Here is a bit of information to help you decide which vertical jump exercises are the best for helping you meet your goals. What Is A “Vertical Jump Exercise”?  This question may [...]

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Single Leg Seated Jump

August 15, 2009

The single leg seated jump is great for developing the strength and power needed for a single-foot takeoff. If you’ve been looking for a way to increase your vertical jump off of one leg, then this is it. This exercise will also help improve your overall vertical leap. To begin the single leg seated jump, [...]

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Adjustable Weighted Vest – X Vest

August 10, 2009

An adjustable weighted vest is a good investment if you’ve got a little bit of extra cash and you’re really serious about your training. A weighted vest can help you greatly improve your strength and stamina far beyond traditional, unweighted training. These training tools are especially helpful for athletes who play sports like football and [...]

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Wall Sit Exercise

August 8, 2009

  The wall sit exercise is a great one to use if you’re trying to build some endurance in your leg muscles. This is a pretty difficult exercise to perform if you’ve never done it before. A wall sit is similar to a squat, except for the fact that your are holding a static position [...]

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