Increase your Vertical Workout

Author Derek PeetersFitness Level IntermediateType Sport Specific
Days in Plan 7 Days Rest Between Sets:
N/A Sports Specific
Duration40 Min per session
Always do warmup exercises before beginning the workout. It is important to drink lots of water during your workout. Never exercise on an empty stomach. While doing this exercise program it is important to eat properly because your body will need to refuel. Increasing your vertical is not an easy task. It involves consistency and a strict explosiveness training to jump higher. All of these exercises should be performed quickly on the positive and slowly on the negative. This will help build explosiveness. Please let us know how you end up doing after doing this program for some time.

A planned nutritional meal plan is one of the most important aspects of any body composition change. Please see the nutrition section to learn about protein, carbohydrates and fats. The bottom line is to make sure to get 6 small meals during the day all having protein, veggies and fruit. Carbohydrates and protein during and after a workout for muscle recovery. This is needed for increasing muscle mass which will help with your basal metabolic rate (BMR).

All routines benefit from changing the sets, weight and reps week to week. This will help prevent a plateau. An example is:

Week 1: 6-8 reps 4 sets- Muscle Mass
Week 2: 12-15 reps 3-4 sets - Definition
Week 3: 1-3 reps 5 sets - Power
Week 4: 8-10 reps
Day 1 - Calf
Standing Calf Raises Exercise Picture 1. Standing Calf Raises
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Step Ups Exercise Picture 2. Step Ups
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Rest 30-60 seconds between sets
Day 1 - Hamstring
Ball Squats Exercise Picture 1. Ball Squats
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Rest 15-30 seconds between sets.
Leg Press Exercise Picture 2. Leg Press
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Rest 30-60 seconds between sets
Lunges Exercise Picture 3. Lunges
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Rest 30-60 seconds between sets
Step Ups Exercise Picture 4. Step Ups
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Rest 30-60 seconds between sets
Day 2 - Rest Day
Day 3 - Legs
Jump Squat Exercise Picture 1. Jump Squat
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Rest 30-60 seconds
Leg Extension Exercise Picture 2. Leg Extension
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Day 3 - Plyometrics
Burpee Exercise Picture 1. Burpee
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Rest 60-90 seconds between sets. Drink water after last set to stay hydrated
Double Stair Jumps Exercise Picture 2. Double Stair Jumps
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:rest 60-90 seconds between sets. Be careful and you should have a spotter behind you to catch you in case you fall.
Day 4 - Rest Day
Day 5 - Plyometrics
Jump Rope Exercise Picture 1. Jump Rope
Sets: 4Reps: 15
Notes:Rest 30-60 seconds between sets
One Foot Box Jumps Exercise Picture 2. One Foot Box Jumps
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Slightly dangerouse so have a spotter
Burpee Exercise Picture 3. Burpee
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Rest 60-90 seconds between sets
Day 6 - Rest Day
Day 7 - Hamstring
Step Ups Exercise Picture 1. Step Ups
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Rest 30-60 seconds between sets
Jump Squat Exercise Picture 2. Jump Squat
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Rest 30-60 seconds
Day 7 - Legs
Jump Squat Exercise Picture 1. Jump Squat
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Rest 30-60 seconds
Split Lunge on the Ball Exercise Picture 2. Split Lunge on the Ball
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Rest 30-60 seconds between sets
Day 7 - Plyometrics
Side Box Jumps Exercise Picture 1. Side Box Jumps
Sets: 2Reps: 12
One Foot Box Jumps Exercise Picture 2. One Foot Box Jumps
Sets: 4Reps: 12
Notes:Slightly dangerous so have a spotter

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