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Wanted: Great Jumps.
Strong muscles are one of the key elements when having great jumps. Here are some exercises to do to help you
achieve your goal of the perfect jump.
- Stretch: Be sure to stretch when you do any jumps, or you could end up hurting yourself more than helping.
- Kicks: Do kicks of all varities to target different muscles and groups. To the front and side. Low, medium, and high.
Keep your back straight, arms in a t, and point your toes!
- Tighten different muscles while jumping. Do ones using your abs, the other your butt, next you thighs, and so on.
- Straddle: Sit on the floor in a straddle position, and lift one leg a couple inches off the ground at a time. Hold for
15 seconds, then switch legs. Gradually work your way up to holding them longer.
- Straight Jumps: Do jumps only with a twist. Do the prep, but instead keep your legs straight and together. Push off the
ground as much as you can. Point your, toes, keep your back straight, and head up.
- Squat jumps: Get into the squat position, and then jump straight into the air. Land in the squat position, and repeat.
- Tuck jumps. Do tucks jumps in a row. Practice back, head, and feet positions.
- V-sit-ups: Lay flat on the ground, then roll up using your spine, and at the same time bring your legs up to meet you
in a toe touch position. Then roll back down to the start position, and repeat.
Q. I can't seem to get any height on my
jumps. Is there anything can do?
A. For one to have good jumps you need
strong muscles. Abs, legs, and back. So start
by working them out 3 times a week.
Then make sure you are stretched out. Every
part of you. Then try first by holding
onto a chair in front of you, and using it to
support you while you jump. This should
help you get the feel of the jump, let you
learn how to "sit" in your toe touches,
and keep your back straight. Then once you
have that down practice with a partner.
Have them stand behind you, supporting you
by holding
onto your hips. They should be making sure your hips are where they
should be,
as well as lifting you a couple inches higher than you already go. This will
help you to
learn how to use your prep to get yourself higher. Then you should be
ready to practice
on your own. Practice makes perfect so keep trying. And never give
up.
Q. What is a good ab exercise for me to
do to get better jumps?
A. Crunches are good. Do them to the side
as well as the front. Try varying your leg
positions as well. Also try laying
down flat and then lifting your legs up until they
are parallel to the ground. This works great.
Q. How can I get a toe touch fast?
A. First you're going to want to stretch out
all your muscles. Being limber will help you to move easier and not injure anything thus only hurting not helping you. Then
practice them while holding on to something. Being able to have support will help you get the feel down and let you learn
how to sit into it. Then once you have your height right try it on your own. You should be vastly improved. Do this with all
your jumps.
Q. What
is a hyperextended toe touch?
A. A hyperextended toe touch is a toe touch in which
the feet go above the hips, and thus becomes inverted. It looks as though the legs are hyperextened. In reality
however all the person has done is really "sit" into the jump. See picture below.
Urgent:
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various phases, all stunts, pyramids, jumps in various phases, all jumps, all motions, any shots showing off
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Just email me the pictures you would like us to use, and see your name and picture featured right here on
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