Just like with any other physical activity, it takes training to become good at it.
Increasing your vertical jump is no different.
When considering a training program to increase your jumping ability you should always make sure you understand the program fully.
Trying out new exercises without proper knowledge of how they work or are performed can cause serious injury to your body.
Obtaining a book or video which explains jump training techniques is most advisable.
When most people start a jump training routine they don't stick with it for long.
Before you start this intense type of training you should ask yourself if it's something you will stick with.
When training your vertical jump try not to over do your training in the first week.
Keep a slow but steady progress.
Training slowly insures that your body is building the proper muscles to increase the intensity of the training latter on.
Training too hard the first couple of weeks can seriously injure your muscles and impede your progress.
It is also much more likely that you will quit your training before achieving maximum results if you push your body too hard too fast.
You should always make sure you are getting a proper diet when training any physical activity.
Documenting your vertical jump stats before you start training is also a must.
You will never know how much you have improved if you don't know where you started at.
This can also be a motivator to continue training your jump.
Why quit if you are starting to see results from your hard work.
Keep a log book or training record and record your routine and progress so you can latter look back at your results and track your progress.