The Most Important Muscles For Jumping Higher , Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 10:27 PM, in

Many athletes fail to increase their vertical jump despite training for years and spending countless hours in the gym. They work hard, and are often left dejected because they do not see the improvements they want. They usually end up overtrained and frustrated, causing them to give up hope.
They never learn how to jump higher... Has this happened to you? More than likely, it has, and I'm here to tell you that it's NOT your fault. The main reason why you are not seeing the results you want is because you have been misinformed by the so called 'vertical jump experts.' This 'misinformation' has led you to train INCORRECTLY, which is a sure recipe for failure. The good news is that I am now going to show you the CORRECT way to train.
I will do this by showing you the most important muscles for jumping higher. This will let you focus on these muscles and stop wasting time performing exercises that don't work.


You will then be able to train less while gaining more inches on your vertical jump.
The Most Important Jumping Muscles The most important jumping muscles are located in your posterior chain - lower back, glutes (butt), and hamstrings. The other muscles that make up the "most important" list are your quadricep muscles (thighs) and abs. Most athletes think that their quads are the most important jumping muscle and spend very little time training their glutes and hamstrings, which are much more important.
This is the reason why they don't see much improvements in their vertical jump. Other minor muscles like your arms and shoulders play a role in your vertical jump, but they are not as important as the ones mentioned. You should therefore spend most of your time working out your posterior chain muscles, quads and abs, while spending less time on the other muscles. Conclusion You now know the most important jumping muscles. Focus on them while you train, and you will surely begin to jump higher and perform better in your sport.

Daniel O is a former Division II college basketball player who increased his vertical jump from a measly 20 inches to a freaky 40 inches. To learn more about him and to increase your vertical leap beyond the 40 inch mark, visit his vertical jump website