Being able to jump higher can be a great benefit in any athletic contest. Improving your vertical leap will help you perform better in basketball and volleyball. It can also help you in football, baseball and soccer. Doing exercises with a resistance band can help you improve your ability to jump higher. You need no equipment, other than the resistance band, to do these exercises.
Step 1
Attach one end of the resistance band around your right ankle and attach the other end to a doorknob. Face away from the doorknob. Raise your right ankle to knee height and repeat this 10 times. Switch the exercise band to your left ankle and lift it to the height of your right knee and repeat this 10 times. Do this at least three times per week.
Step 2
Loop one end of the exercise band around your right ankle and the other end around your left ankle. Tighten the band so there is little slack. Take your right ankle and extend it horizontally toward your hip. Return to the starting position and repeat this 10 times. Do this on the left side as well. Take a 30-second break and repeat the set.
Step 3
Wrap a resistance band around a fixed pole, such as a light pole, or a tree. Pull back with your arms and lower back. Do this 10 times, take a 30-second break and then repeat the set. This will build strength in your hamstrings, buttocks and lower back and this will help you jump higher.
Step 4
Loop the elastic resistance band around both feet. Take the other end in both hands and lift it up as high over your head as possible. Return your hands to shoulder height. Do this 15 times, take a 30-second break and then repeat the set. This will help your calf muscles, hamstrings and lower back.
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