4 Secrets to Jumping Higher like Ja Morant

🤸‍♂️Improving ground contact times through specific exercises like max effort approach jumps and hurdle hops.

🦵Training your tendons to become more elastic through exercises like pogos and squat jumps.

🏋️Focusing on jump-specific training rather than heavy lifting exercises like squats or deadlifts.

📏The importance of genetics, particularly the length of your Achilles tendon, in jumping higher.

💪The significance of technique, including a strong penultimate stride, keeping hips under shoulders, and driving hands above ears.

How can I improve my ground contact times?

—You can improve your ground contact times by doing specific exercises like max effort approach jumps, hurdle hops, and squats jumps.

What exercises can I do to train my tendons?

—You can train your tendons with exercises like pogos, single-leg pogos, deep squat jumps, alternating lunge jumps, broad jumps, and bounds.

Should I focus on heavy lifting exercises like squats and deadlifts?

—No, jump-specific training is more effective for improving your vertical jump than heavy lifting exercises.

How do genetics affect jumping ability?

—Genetics, particularly the length of your Achilles tendon, play a role in jumping ability. A longer Achilles tendon allows for better energy storage and release, leading to greater force production.

What is the significance of technique in jumping higher?

—Technique is essential for jumping higher. Key elements include a strong penultimate stride, keeping hips under shoulders, and driving hands above ears.

00:00Introduction to the secrets of jumping higher inspired by NBA player Ja Morant.

00:20First secret: Improving ground contact times through specific exercises.

02:45Second secret: Training your tendons to become more elastic.

04:50Third secret: Focusing on jump-specific training rather than heavy lifting exercises.

06:30Fourth secret: The influence of genetics, particularly the length of your Achilles tendon.

08:15The significance of technique, including a strong penultimate stride, keeping hips under shoulders, and driving hands above ears.