Kettlebell Performance Lifts - 2 Lifts to Execute With Kettlebells to Increase Your Vertical Jump!

This is not the type of workout to put forth any half effort! If you really want the increase in performance by increasing your athletic explosive ability to improve your vertical jump then this is just for you! The kettleblell is a great tool for applying great total-body tension which is the key ingredient for building strength and power. Different parts of the body can be more emphasized than other parts, but the bell is the master of generating that total-body strength and conditioning.

1. The Overhead Snatch: If you are not familiar with this particular lift then you need to do your homework! This particular lift is the kettlebell version of the Olympic snatch lift. For the purpose of this article I am referring to executing a single arm overhead snatch. This lift is explosive and promotes serious shoulder stability, core strength, hip strength, and overall explosive vertical mobility! This lift trains your body in a highly effective manner by stimulating the nervous system causing your body to develop that athletic explosiveness that is necessary for increasing your vertical jump. You can perform this lift by doing intense weight working more on training your power, or by testing your endurance and doing a high volume of repetitions.

2. The Jerk: Just like the traditional barbell Olympic lift the same lift can be executed with the kettlebells. This is a slightly different variation because you are dealing with having to stabilize a kettlebell in each arm. Each side has to be more independently stabilized to optimally execute the lift. As you clean the bells to your chest from the floor you have to then explosively utilize the hips to drive forward getting the bells vertical and locked out above your head. This is another great lift to improve you vertical jumping ability.

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Vertical Explosion - 2 Exercises For You to Adopt to Add Significant Inches to Your Vertical!

In order to increase your vertical, truthfully there are several variables that have to be included into your training in order for this to occur. However, the following 2 drills are a great start for you to certainly add some inches to your vertical leap. Read about the following 2 drills and properly apply them to your personal strength and conditioning program.

1. Dumbell Squat Jumps: This is an excellent plyometric exercise for you to implement in order to gain tremendous core, leg, and hip explosion. All you need in order to do this drill is the proper flooring and a set of dumbells. I am going to assume you are an athlete and are in good standing athletic condition when I recommend the following exercise. You can start by using a set of dumbells ranging in weight from 15 lbs each up to 35 lbs. each depending on what level you think is appropriate for your ability. Start by standing with your feet about shoulder width distance apart holding the dumbells in each hand by your hips. From here execute a squat jump while keeping the dumbells by your side the entire time. Perform 10 to 15 reps in a row. Make sure the squat jumps are done in continuous succession. This is a tremendous drill for developing a superior vertical and overall athletic conditioning.

2. Keg Tosses: This is a page right out of the world's strongest man handbook! This is a drill that is wonderful for developing a superior core and explosive hip and upper-body power that can certainly add to the increase of your vertical leap. To execute this exercise you will need some wide open space (preferably with no one else around) and an empty beer keg. You have probably seen this particular drill performed by world strongmen on TV, but it has huge benefits. To begin, stand over the keg with the drum laying on it's side. From here rapidly squat and grab the ends of the drum. Next, explosively extend your body to throw the keg straight overhead. Now don't be stupid and try to catch it. Simply get out of the way of it and let it fall to the ground. As soon as it does, get into position to throw it again. By implementing such an entertaining drill you can add significant inches to your vertical jump. Both of these drills provide a great workout to improve vertical leap.

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