Perhaps you are thinking about how the NBA stars can jump so high then can reach those 'way too high' rims.

You see they are glaringly doing something you aren't. You want the same kind of leaps? Then work for it! Here are one or two exercise routines you can master to extend you vertical leaps.

1. Stretch All The Muscles

A sure fire way to prep you up is to make sure your flexibility and muscle strength are warmed up. Do your ordinary stretching exercise routine as you would before you play a game. This will not just help you boost your ability to be more flexible but it'll also reduce your chances of having an injury.

2. Nature Helps :

Attempt to work with soil. Dig about three feet of hole in the soil and put your feet in it. Try and jump out from it. If it is really easy for you try and dig more deeply into the soil till you find a quantity of difficulty.

Place you arms in front of you for extra strength and breath seriously. Then bring your knees to your chest. Continue doing this until you can simply jump out from the soil with very little effort.

If soil isn't your cup of tea, try water. The pool except for being cool will give you an amount of resistance which may aid you in that strength coaching for your increased jumping ability that you are aiming for.

3.Jump Soles :

Use them to your benefit. Not only are they fun but hey will help you and practice you to leap further and higher.

4.Squat Away :

A mean of 50 squats a day will help you reinforce your calf and leg muscles given you added ability to jump farther.

After a fortnight increase the number of squats you do. Do these until you see substantial results in your jumping skills.

5.Legs Muscles :

Yes your legs will be your principal source of strength for leaping. If you'd like to jump higher you want to work on these part full time. Give them not only muscles but real strength and agility.

6.Run :

Oh yes move your body! Try hard not to miss a day. Do not be motionless even for a day just because you'll sluggish. Move and exercise, Run one or two rounds or run a flight of steps forwards and backwards.

More info on increasing your vertical jump can be found at vertical jumping drills and Jump higher for basketball.