Do you need just a couple more inches to be able to dunk? Then try the vertical leap workout that I have below. If you are willing to put in some SERIOUS HARD WORK over the next 4 weeks I am confident that you will gain those inches you need and learn how to dunk. If you follow this program you should easily gain 5 to 6 inches on your vertical jump.

To gain those extra inches and improve your vertical jump you need to increase your EXPLOSIVE POWER. A strength program using VERY HEAVY weights is the best option. You should not be able to do more than 8 repetitions at a time. If you can do more than 8 reps then it is time to up the weight.

The main muscles involved when performing a jumping motion are the hamstrings, quads and calves. So these are the muscles that we are going strengthen in order to get you dunking in 4 weeks or less. The exercises below are the best exercises you can do to improve your vertical leap. It is important to not only do strength exercises but also use a combination of speed exercises as well.

The first workout we have is The Strength Workout. We are going to do this 3 times per week. Like I mentioned earlier we are not going to be doing a bunch of reps. We want to do 3 sets of 8 using VERY HEAVY weight. Here are the exercises:

Squats

Lunges

Good Mornings

Hamstring Raises

Dead Lifts

You probably recognize most, if not all, of these exercises since they are very common. I am not going to explain how to perform them. If there is an exercise that you are not familiar with then do a search for it on Google and you will easily be able to find more information about it.

The second workout we have is the Plyometric Workout. You should do this workout twice a week on your off days.

Run 3 sets of either 50 or 100 yard sprints

Jump Rope – Do 1 minute drills

Knee Highs

Depth Jumps

Improve Your Jumping Technique:

Improving your jumping technique just might give you the extra height you need to learn how to dunk. It’s an area that most people neglect and they are not jumping to their full potential.

If you practice the techniques I have listed on that lens you can increase your vertical jump anywhere from 3 to 6 inches. That is pretty impressive considering you haven’t even implemented any workout routines yet. So head over there and check it out.

If you consistently use this workout and train really HARD for 4 weeks, I know for a fact that YOU WILL increase your vertical jump. I can say this because I personally increased my vertical from 31 to 43 inches over a 7 month period of time using a workout program just like this one. So, get to work, learn how to dunk, and start impressing your friends

Weight lifting tips are very important when it comes to and for getting the most out of your fitness workouts. Moreover; it will also reduce the chances of sustaining a serious debilitating injury. The primary weight lifting tip is to warm up (using a warm up device) before starting your workout. Do warm up at least for five to ten minute before getting started because it is very necessary for cardio vascular vessel to get the blood flowing.

Another weight lifting tip, which is also very important before weight lifting, is to stretch all your muscles. It is always better to start with a weight that you can handle at least ten to twelve repetitions, to build strength. Then as you progress and add more weight, with six to eight repetitions while always remembering to keep a good form.

Before moving up to higher weights make your comfortable with the increase because if you go over the top with heavy weights, it may tear and damage the muscle.

A spotter is advised when you progress to very heavy weights, it not only helps minimize any possible injuries. Having a spotter can help you get those extra one or two reps which can really help make a difference. Perhaps, if you can’t complete the full six to eight reps, lower the weight. Similarly, do not lift more weight than your limit especially if you do not have any spotter because it can end with any accident.

Remember never hold you breath when completing a rep, as it can lead to broken blood vessels or worse. It is very important to breathe freely through out the exercise. When doing a unilateral exercise, always start with your weakest side first and after that complete only as many repetitions on your stronger side. Never overwork your strong side, just because you can complete more reps.

You need to continue doing exactly the same reps on both sides, another thing sometimes due to our skeletal structure we’re not 100% symmetrical. So one side looks bigger and more developed then the other side, don’t worry, just keep doing the same amount of reps on both the left and the right side. As you gain size and muscle, it should even out and you won’t notice any difference.

Work on all of your major muscles and muscle groups especially arms, shoulders, back, chest, abdominals and legs. It is important to exercise muscles in a balanced way. Don’t just workout the top half of you body and not your legs, it will look out of proportion!

There is only one way to train your biceps in order to get maximum growth and that is to train them with short and intense free workout routines. It is important to keep in mind that the biceps are a relatively small muscle and that they are very easy to over train. Keep your workouts short and intense and keep these tips in mind when working out your biceps.

• The biceps need to be overloaded periodically which means performing reps until your muscles fail, pumping out that last rep with focused intensity squeezing each rep at the top of the movement

• In order to build big biceps your workout should not be more then 12 working sets for the biceps and keep in mind that many back exercises incorporate your biceps. Keep it short and intense.

• Recuperation is vital if you want your biceps to grow. Train your biceps on the same day you train your back and then don’t train either your back or your biceps again for another 7 days!

And here is free workout routine for your arms that your biceps can greatly benefit from:

Exercise #1: Standing Barbell Curls

This is the staple exercise for adding bicep mass.

Start with a narrow grip hands 8-10 inches apart. In a controlled movement with no swinging elbows close in at your side, curl the barbell using bicep power to shoulder level and squeeze those biceps. For extra intensity, resist strongly on the lowering of the barbell to the start position. Aim for 8-10 reps with a moderate to heavy weight.

Exercise #2: Incline Dumbbell Curls

Lie on a 35 degree incline bench, grasping a pair of moderately weighted dumbbells, arms straight down. Curl the dumbbells up simultaneously with no swinging to the vicinity of your shoulders and aqueeze. Resist strongly on the lowering part and get a full stretch at the bottom position. Aim for 8-12 rep range.

Exercise #3: Hammer Curls with Rope

Stand straight up holding a dumbbell in each arm at your sides. Start with your palms facing inwards, curl the dumbbells to shoulder level and squeeze hard. Resist strongly on the lowering part and get a full stretch at the bottom position. Aim for 8-12 rep range.

Stay tuned for more free workout routines and info on how to get bigger, faster.