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Increasing jump reach is something virtually anyone can achieve. But like so many other things in life that require focus and effort, many athletes take a pass when it comes to developing their jumping skills.

Some hide behind the excuse that it just is not in their genes to be a leaper. And compared to those who come by their hops naturally, that is true. But that is where the comparison starts, not where it ends.

For all practical purposes, anyone can grow their jump reach and can do so by

very impressive numbers. In fact, it is those who are born big jumpers who, although they can increase their hops as well, do not have as much room for improvement as do average jumpers. So much for the genetic excuse.

There are also those who will say they gave it a try and after all their hard work, their jump reach only grew an inch or two. In other words, the results did not merit the sweat equity required.

Actually, there is a grain of truth in that point. And in almost all cases there

is a good reason for such outcomes. No matter how hard one works, when the effort is focused on only one or maybe two jump development techniques, the results will be minimal and often discouraging.

The point is that there are a significant number of factors that make up our jumping capability. Without addressing all of them, results will be diminished. Big outcomes are the result of very well rounded and complete jump development training.

Of course there are those who want big hops but ar

e not willing to do the work required to make that happen. Nothing can be done for them. There is no magic pill. There are no shortcuts. To attain a worthwhile goal requires knowing what to do and how to do it along with the drive and determination to get the work done. Pure and simple.

Probably the most common reason for failing to really improve vertical jump boils down to going about it haphazardly. Picking up an idea from another athlete or working under the direction of a well meaning coach who lacks the necessary expertise achieves scatter shot results at best. Lots of people have good ideas as well as good intentions. Experts have depth of knowledge and years of experience specializing in this one area. That is far more valuable than are good intentions.

Some small increase in jump reach can be achieved any number of ways. Weight lifting for one. Just plain repetitive jumping for another. Utilizing weight vests, weight belts and ankle weights can work. Jumping rope is another helpful exercise. And the list goes one.

But picking and choosing as if at a lunch buffet will not lead to big increases in vertical jump. What is required is a comprehensive, coordinated program that includes all of the necessary factors to grow a jump reach by ten inches or more. That just does not happen via a hit or miss routine. Eye popping increases call for much more.

Finally, there are those who choose to rely on gimmicks. Jump shoes come to mind. Or jumping up from a platform while strapped to it. Will such things help? To some degree yes, virtually anything that requires the user to jump will have some value. But gimmicks are not the path to big outcomes that greatly enhance competitive performance. That requires real and coordinated training.

There are other reasons people fail at this as well. However, what is important to understand is what it takes to achieve major success that delivers the athlete to an entirely new peak of performance.

Although the answer is easy, the work is hard. Success come from identifying and engaging in a tested, proved, comprehensive jump training system that includes the expert guidance to generate and coordinate total jump development.

Find it, recognize it, understand it and, most importantly, do it. See you up there on the next level.

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