| The purpose of this article is to help the reader know | | | | initiate the jump. Working out your deltoids and traps |
| why strengthening your quads are a huge part of | | | | are also a very important area to train as well. |
| increasing your vertical leap. Your legs have some of | | | | Your hamstrings and calves are also equally important |
| the strongest muscles of your body - your quads | | | | as your quads, not only will working them out make |
| being one of them. | | | | you jump higher but they'll also help you to run faster |
| Your quads are a very important part of improving | | | | as well. |
| your vertical leap. They are more important for two | | | | In conclusion although it is important to strengthen your |
| legged jumpers than one however. Although your quad | | | | quads, it's not as important as you might think. Your |
| muscles are important it's just as important to train | | | | overall body movements, although the do involve your |
| other muscles of your body as well. | | | | quads, have too many other muscles that need to be |
| For example your core or mid section is also important | | | | focused on in order for you to reach your maximum |
| for stability. Strengthening your back and abs are also | | | | jumping ability. If you want to increase your vertical |
| important for achieving quick results for jumping higher. | | | | leap as much as possible, it's best to work on all of the |
| The upper body is just as important because it helps | | | | muscles related to jumping, not just your quads. |
| to build momentum when you swing your arms to | | | | |