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I need to add 3 inches to my vertical in order to dunk - what exercises should I do?

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  1. Swishh

    Swishh Member

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    I can dunk on a rim that is 9 ft 9 inches tall, 3 inches shorter than the ordinary 10 ft rim.

    What exercises or just things in general can I do in order to increase my vertical by the few inches I need so that I can dunk on a 10 ft rim?
     
    #1 Swishh, Aug 20, 2015
  2. GlenDice

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    push ups
     
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  3. bobloblaw

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    Jumping Rope is effective.
     
    #3 bobloblaw, Aug 21, 2015
  4. Swishh

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    i've heard this recommendation a few times. what about jump ropes make it so effective - and is there a certain routine to follow?
     
    #4 Swishh, Aug 21, 2015
  5. bobloblaw

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    I can't give a scientific explanation. You're using the same muscles to "jump" rope that you'd use to jump higher. I'd try to do it everyday for as long as you can, maybe 20-30 minutes.
     
    #5 bobloblaw, Aug 21, 2015
  6. Mr. Clutch

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    Toe raises
     
    #6 Mr. Clutch, Aug 21, 2015
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    I don't know your body type. Sometimes, just simply getting leaner can increase your vert.
     
    #7 fchowd0311, Aug 21, 2015
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    Squats, heard toe raises for calfs do nothing
     
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  9. Honey Bear

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    [​IMG]


    Totally thought this was a LOF thread.


    That's why I ****ed your *****.
     
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  10. Honey Bear

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    Hehehe
     
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    You just have to believe more.
     
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  13. Dairy Ashford

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    Probably wind sprints and just visualizing the timing of your steps and jumping motion.
     
    #13 Dairy Ashford, Aug 21, 2015
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    Usually, listening to R Kelly helps me.
     
    #14 Two Sandwiches, Aug 21, 2015
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    LOL I was going to post just that screenshot...
     
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  16. rm365

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    Squats, deadlifts, jump rope and playing ball.
     
    #16 rm365, Aug 21, 2015
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    Be more black.
     
    #17 Jontro, Aug 21, 2015
  18. Salvy

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    So he should exercise stealing?
     
    #18 Salvy, Aug 21, 2015
  19. heypartner

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    Just jump.

    Shoot 200 jump shots a day. Jump as high as you can on each one while keeping your shooting form.

    I gained 6 inches on verticle doing that, when I was trying to do was learn how to shoot a higher jump shot.
     
    #19 heypartner, Aug 21, 2015
  20. FTW Rockets FTW

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    USe a Penis Pump
     
    #20 FTW Rockets FTW, Aug 21, 2015
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