Strength Shoes are pieces of training equipment that are meant to develop power in your lower body. The hi-top shoes feature an extra thick sole, almost three inches, near the front of the bottom of the sole. As a result, your heels are kept up above the ground and your calf muscles must contract to maintain erect posture. They're meant to be worn while you're completing plyometric or explosive leg exercises.
Step 1
Purchase the appropriate size of Strength Shoes. Buy the correct size of Strength Shoe as it should be securely attached to your foot to prevent ankle injuries.
Step 2
Take a week to become accustomed to wearing the Strength Shoes. The Strength Shoes will place your body in an abnormal postural position that you will need to get used to before completing the more intensive training exercises. During the first week, wear the strength shoes around the house for 15 minutes per day.
Step 3
Complete the eight-week Strength Shoes training program. To maximize your results, finish the entire eight-week program. Follow the scheduled program and consistently complete your workouts. To improve your vertical leap, you must consistently overload your leg muscles and then allow a period of rest. Missing training sessions or not finishing the program will adversely affect your results.
Step 4
Complete stationary lunges with your Strength Shoes. Take a large step forward with one foot. Keep your torso upright as you lower down your back knee towards the ground. Rise back up and repeat. Complete 10 repetitions on each leg.
Step 5
Complete squats with your Strength Shoes. Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width length. Place your hands on your head. Bend your knees and push your butt back so that you lower down into a squat. Continue down until your thighs are about parallel with the floor. Rise back up and repeat. Complete 10 repetitions.
Step 6
Complete one-legged jumps with your Strength Shoes. Stand on one leg. Slightly squat down and then explode upwards, jumping up as high as you can off one leg. Land with a soft knee and immediately explode back up and repeat. Complete 10 repetitions on each leg.
Step 7
Jump rope with your Strength Shoes. Jump rope for 1 to 5 minutes while wearing your shoes.
Tips and Warnings
- To see improvements, you must complete each repetition of each jumping exercise as explosively as you can.
- Rest is essential for maximizing your results and preventing injuries. Because of the intensity of the exercises, only work out with your Strength Shoes twice per week and allow 72 hours of rest in between workout sessions.
Things You'll Need
- Strength Shoes
- Jump rope
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