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Many athletes attempt to improve their vertical through gimmicks like strength shoes or other heavily marketed products on the Internet. However, strength training, Olympic lifts and plyometrics offer the best bet for consistent long term development and athletic success.

Step 1: Get Motivated

Yeah! Play that heavy rock music or rap. It’s basketball dunking time! I suggest Collective Soul’s song called Better Now. It always gets you in a good mood, ready to show the world what you are made of (besides 95% water). Or maybe you like the theme from Monday Night football… That seems fun, no? All this fun required to dunk a basketball? Really?

“The vertical jump is a complex multi-joint movement that requires muscle coordination best improved by specific skill development. Traditional strength training, explosive types of weight training, plyometrics and Olympic lifting can be effective for increasing vertical jump. The form of training that is most effective is determined by the relative strengths and weaknesses of the athlete