Q&A for How to Jump Higher

What you need to help you jump higher in the long jump is speed. When you do your long jump, start off slowly by jogging and then as you get closer to the jump start running faster. This helps give you a longer jump. If you don't start running faster or start too fast and get slower, you'll end up not jumping far at all.

Continue practicing jumps and squats. Being short is an advantage -- most short people can jump higher because their muscles are more compact. If you're running hurdles that means you have to give priority to one-leg jump exercises.

Take longs strides and don't stutter step. Use the balls of your feet and try to bring that power into a vertical leap.

Try box jumping. Start with a box that's about the height of your knees and jump on top of the box with both feet landing at the same time. Then jump off the box. Do this multiple times, I suggest 20. This helps improve your jump height and makes it easier to spike in volleyball.

Exercise and sports stimulate the release of growth hormones that contribute to your height, so practice the exercises in this article. Another good one is skipping, try skipping for 30 minutes each day, and keep practicing your jumping.

The main thing is working on technique, meaning to maximize your power and speed. It may be helpful to watch professional athletes do it through online videos.

Soreness means that your legs are building up muscles. Check out the helpful tips in this article about workout soreness on wikiHow.

It's more about how high you can jump than how tall you are.

Yes, you just have to work hard, especially on your vertical jump. It also depends on your wingspan.

It does not matter, but dunking is easier if you are taller. If you are short, you must strengthen your legs in order to jump higher.

Do box jumps: set a certain height and keep jumping on it throughout the day. If it gets too easy and you don't miss the mark many times, increase it by an inch.

Try plyometrics drills to increase your burst speed and jump height.

Yes, anyone can do these exercises, as long as they are healthy and physically able. If you have limitations, discuss any exercise routines with your doctor.

Run into the jump to build power.

There's no way to instantly jump higher. It's all about hard and regular work.

Yes. You can boost yourself out of water by jumping, if the water is your height or a little lower.

Yes! Speed is one of the keys!

Practice daily, make small goals for yourself and stretch.

About two or three times a week is enough. You need to give your muscles time to relax and repair.

I think high jump is mostly based on technique. Work on your technique and muscle tone in your legs. For long jump you need good technique and leg strength as well.

A part of the technique of jumping up is to swing your arms up. Try this: stretch your arms to the sky, then swing them down to ground just as you jump up, it doesn't work. To throw the ball, use this upward motion of your arms to combine jumping and throwing. Though I must note that volleyball players usually throw the ball up right before they jump, so it's two separate moves for them.

No, it is not normal. You are probably landing with your back arched. Try to get a straighter landing.

You can practice the actual move by jumping off high things into soft things, like jumping into a foam pit or into a swimming pool. That will give you more time in the air to try out the exact position of your legs for the moves. As for the rest, the article does a good job answering that. Do more jumps at the height you can jump now, and your body will build stronger muscles, increasing your height as you keep it up.

Perform a knee jump. This is the jump where you use your feet to push off farther, then bring them in. The height you need to reach is approximately 70 centimeters.

You shouldn't. Strenuous exercise while in this condition is not recommended. If you still really want to do these exercises to jump higher, consult a doctor first.

Try to find a way to land softer. When you land hard it sends a shock up your knees, which probably causes the knee pain.

The highest vertical jump recorded is 50 inches, although a 40-inch vertical is incredibly impressive.

Leg strength is very important. Combine weight training with plenty of stretching to maintain flexibility. The best training, however, is running. Lots of it.

Get as low as you can do on your knees. Use your arms to propel you upwards, and then jump! Make sure to use your hands effectively to thrust upward; get some advice from a seasoned player if you can't get the hang of this yet.

When you jump, kick up your legs. Also, kick your arms back, put your arms at a 90-degree angle, then move your arms back.