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Stretches That Improve Jumping Ability

Jumping higher is an asset to most athletes who play sports such as basketball or volleyball. When you jump, you use your calf muscles, thigh muscles and ankles. You can improve your jumping ability by stretching daily and stretching before your sporting activity. Each stretching session should take 20 minutes or more.

  1. Calf Stretches

    • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend the left knee slightly. Step forward with your right foot. Tilt your toes on the right foot toward the ceiling. Hold the stretch for one minute. Repeat the process on the opposite leg. Continue switching legs five more times.

    Hamstring Stretches

    • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Turn your right heel perpendicular to the left foot so that the right heel faces your left foot. Bend the left knee while keeping the right leg straight. Hold the stretch for one minute. Repeat the process on the opposite leg. Repeat the process three more times.

    Ankle Rolls

    • Sit in a chair and raise your left leg off the ground. Straighten your left leg and rotate your left foot clockwise 10 times. Lower your leg to the ground. Repeat the stretch on the right leg. Repeat the process six more times.

    Squats

    • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Stretch both arms in front of you. Interlock your fingers for balance. Bend both knees at a 45-degree angle to the ground. Hold the stretch for 10 seconds. Return to the starting position. Repeat the process six more times.

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