How Much Vertical Do You Need to Dunk? The Formula, by Height
Find how much vertical jump you need to dunk, using your standing reach and a 120-inch rim. Includes a height chart and how to measure yourself.
Jump Fitness
10 articles
Vertical Jump Averages by Age and Sport
Typical vertical jumps for adult men and women, how jump height changes with age, and what NBA, NFL and NHL athletes actually post.
Is Rebounding Easy on the Knees?
How a mini-trampoline changes knee impact, what studies show, who should be careful, and how to set up and bounce so your knees stay happy.
Box Jumps: How to Start Without Getting Hurt
Box jumps build explosive power, but missed jumps scrape shins and high boxes strain Achilles tendons. How to pick a box height, land right, step down, and progress safely.
Jump Rope vs. Running for Fitness
Both burn a lot of calories and build your heart and lungs. How jumping rope and running compare on time, joints, skill, cost and winter weather, and how to use both.
Plyometrics for Beginners: Start Safe
Plyometrics (jump training) builds power, speed and springier legs, but beginners get hurt by doing too much too soon. How to learn to land first, which jumps to start with, and how…
Jump Rope Workouts: Beginner to Double-Unders
A jump rope is cheap, fits in a drawer, and works when it's too cold to run. How to size a rope, the basic moves, beginner to advanced workouts, and how to…
Rebounding: Mini-Trampoline Workouts for Beginners
Rebounding on a mini-trampoline is a low-impact way to get your heart rate up and work balance and legs. How to choose a rebounder, a beginner routine, and safety tips.
Winter Jump Workouts You Can Do Indoors
Cold weather doesn't have to stop your jump training. Indoor jump workouts for small spaces, from jump rope to low-impact rebounding, plus how to protect your joints and your downstairs neighbors.
How to Jump Higher: A Vertical Jump Plan That Works
Jumping higher comes down to strength, power, technique and rest. A simple 8-week plan you can do with little equipment, how to measure your vertical, and the mistakes that stall progress.