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Keep Pushing

Push your work capacity to train harder and longer through training and nutrition.

Gain Mass

Get bigger and add more size by feeding your muscles with proper nutrition for better workouts.

Get Toned

Decrease body fat and gain lean muscle through exercise and nutrition.

Repair Your Muscles

Help muscles recover properly after training to get the most from workouts and avoid injury.

Up Your Speed

Get faster and increase explosiveness with the right training drills and nutrition.

Get Stronger

Build functional strength to play better and train harder.

Turn It Up

Keep your energy up for a better game or better workout.

Trim the Fat

Lose weight and manage your weight-loss goals with the right exercise and nutrition.

  • ENDURANCE
  • MASS
  • LEAN MUSCLE
  • MUSCLE RECOVERY
  • SPEED
  • STRENGTH
  • ENERGY
  • MANAGE WEIGHT

Increase Your Vertical

Increase Your VerticalDebi Bishop / istockphoto
December 31, 2007

Use this combination of explosive jumping drills and strength building exercises to improve your vertical leap.

Movement Prep


Movements Sets Reps  
Increase blood flow, elongate muscles actively, and activate your nervous system
Glute Bridge - 1 Leg 01 08 reps each  
 
Handwalks 01 04 reps each  
 
Forward Lunge Elbow to Instep 01 04 reps each  
 
2 Inch Runs - Moving Forward 02 05 seconds each  
 

Plyometrics


Movements Sets Reps  
Improve your power and elasticity
Squat Jump - Non Countermovement 02 04 reps each  
 
Squat Jump - Countermovement Stabilize - Endurance 02 04 reps each  
 
Box Blast - Continuous 02 05 reps each  
 
Medicine Ball - Granny Toss - Reverse 02 05 reps each  
 

Strength


Movements Sets Reps  
Build a foundation of strength and power to build your vertical
Hip Flexion - Quadruped Rocking 04 06 reps each
 
Front Squat - Barbell 04 06 reps each
 
Hamstring Stretch - Supine Bent Knee 04 08 reps each
 
Romanian Deadlift - Dumbbell 2 arm / 1 leg 04 06 reps each
 

Abbott Nutrition strongly recommends that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program and perform exercises under the supervision of a certified fitness trainer or conditioning coach. The effect of any specific exercise on a medical condition should be determined by your health care professional. The suggestions here are in no way intended to substitute for medical advice.