Increase Your Vertical with Just a Little Weight

Get the most out of your jump shots and rebounds simply by adding a couple little twists to a normal squat. Grab two equal dumbbells (anywhere from 5-20 lbs. each), and grab one end of both weights. Place the middle of the dumbbell on top of your upper traps (between your neck and shoulder) and slant it down so it's just barely touching your back. Sink down into a squatting position making sure your body weight is pushing toward your heels, not your toes, and lower all the way down into a "seated" position. As soon as you are lowered, hold on to the weights and explode off of the ground, jumping as high as you can, landing completely balanced on both feet with your knees bent and ready to push back down into another squat. Repeat about 12-15 times, increasing/decreasing weight as needed.