So you’re working hard to finally learn how to dunk a basketball. Oh, how rewarding it can be! Few things in sports beat the thrill of dunking the ball, especially one that takes place during an actual game. Unless you’re blessed with extraordinary height, it takes work to make it happen. It’s very possible if you work hard at it though. Here are some tips to help you in your quest.
1. If you’re at the point where you can reach rim, it’ll still take some work to dunk. One of the quickest ways to train yourself before making the jump is to try dunking with a tennis ball. It’s much easier to palm and is a great way to start out.
2. Stand directly under the hoop and jump without running starts. Do this in sets of 25 at a time, jumping as high as you can on each attempt and never resting more than three seconds in between jumps.
3. Hopefully you have some leg muscle to help you out. If you don’t, start doing squats and dead lifts.
4. Lift weights with exercises that emphasize the hamstrings and the calves. While it’s very important to have strong quads, it’s equally important to make sure the muscle distribution within your legs is widespread.
5. Work your midsection as much as you can. Lower back, stomach muscles, and even your upper back will all give you an edge in your journey to learn how to dunk a basketball.
6. Make sure you own a comfortable set of basketball shoes. They should be lightweight enough for you not to be impacted by the size of the shoes.
7. Eat healthy foods! Doritos, soda, pizza, and all of the other guilty pleasures are great, but they actually hinder your vertical. If you’re serious about learning how to dunk a basketball, a diet adjustment will do you good. Trust me on that.
8. This one is my secret weapon. I had to spend a few dollars for it, but it was well worth it considering that I spent years trying to learn how to dunk a basketball with no success. After buying a training course that gave me videos, workout plans, and more, I was able to dunk a basketball after about 8 weeks of practice.
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So you’re working hard to finally learn how to dunk a basketball. Oh, how rewarding it can be! Few things in sports beat the thrill of dunking the ball, especially one that takes place during an actual game. Unless you’re blessed with extraordinary height, it takes work to make it happen. It’s very possible if you work hard at it though. Here are some tips to help you in your quest.
1. If you’re at the point where you can reach rim, it’ll still take some work to dunk. One of the quickest ways to train yourself before making the jump is to try dunking with a tennis ball. It’s much easier to palm and is a great way to start out.
2. Stand directly under the hoop and jump without running starts. Do this in sets of 25 at a time, jumping as high as you can on each attempt and never resting more than three seconds in between jumps.
3. Hopefully you have some leg muscle to help you out. If you don’t, start doing squats and dead lifts.
4. Lift weights with exercises that emphasize the hamstrings and the calves. While it’s very important to have strong quads, it’s equally important to make sure the muscle distribution within your legs is widespread.
5. Work your midsection as much as you can. Lower back, stomach muscles, and even your upper back will all give you an edge in your journey to learn how to dunk a basketball.
6. Make sure you own a comfortable set of basketball shoes. They should be lightweight enough for you not to be impacted by the size of the shoes.
7. Eat healthy foods! Doritos, soda, pizza, and all of the other guilty pleasures are great, but they actually hinder your vertical. If you’re serious about learning how to dunk a basketball, a diet adjustment will do you good. Trust me on that.
8. This one is my secret weapon. I had to spend a few dollars for it, but it was well worth it considering that I spent years trying to learn how to dunk a basketball with no success. After buying a training course that gave me videos, workout plans, and more, I was able to dunk a basketball after about 8 weeks of practice.
So you’re working hard to finally learn how to dunk a basketball. Oh, how rewarding it can be! Few things in sports beat the thrill of dunking the ball, especially one that takes place during an actual game. Unless you’re blessed with extraordinary height, it takes work to make it happen. It’s very possible if you work hard at it though. Here are some tips to help you in your quest.
1. If you’re at the point where you can reach rim, it’ll still take some work to dunk. One of the quickest ways to train yourself before making the jump is to try dunking with a tennis ball. It’s much easier to palm and is a great way to start out.
2. Stand directly under the hoop and jump without running starts. Do this in sets of 25 at a time, jumping as high as you can on each attempt and never resting more than three seconds in between jumps.
3. Hopefully you have some leg muscle to help you out. If you don’t, start doing squats and dead lifts.
4. Lift weights with exercises that emphasize the hamstrings and the calves. While it’s very important to have strong quads, it’s equally important to make sure the muscle distribution within your legs is widespread.
5. Work your midsection as much as you can. Lower back, stomach muscles, and even your upper back will all give you an edge in your journey to learn how to dunk a basketball.
6. Make sure you own a comfortable set of basketball shoes. They should be lightweight enough for you not to be impacted by the size of the shoes.
7. Eat healthy foods! Doritos, soda, pizza, and all of the other guilty pleasures are great, but they actually hinder your vertical. If you’re serious about learning how to dunk a basketball, a diet adjustment will do you good. Trust me on that.
8. This one is my secret weapon. I had to spend a few dollars for it, but it was well worth it considering that I spent years trying to learn how to dunk a basketball with no success. After buying a training course that gave me videos, workout plans, and more, I was able to dunk a basketball after about 8 weeks of practice.