How to increase vertical without being hard on joints?
I am about 6’0 and weigh around 140 lbs. I really want to increase my vertical, but my knee joints don’t respond very well to heavy lifting (squats) or repeated strain (plyos). Are there any exercise routines that can help me increase leg strength without putting too much stress on my knees?
So far I have been swimming laps and doing calf raisers, which has helped a little, but that’s about it.
Any help would be much appreciated!
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bannersine (108)
jump roping is great for calves and jumping. You’d be surprised. Also, you want to work out the glutes muscles which plays an important role. You can do that by doing lunges and squats (no weights are required for these) So the important muscles are from your calves, butt, and quads. Actually it’s your whole body but working those muscles will help. When you throw your arms up while in the air it also helps. I hope i helped. =)
PS. stretching also plays a major role.