10 Workouts To Help You Jump Higher & Run Faster
Here is a sample 30-day workout plan for an athlete trying to jump higher:
Day 1:
Warm-up: 10 minutes of light cardio (jogging in place or on a treadmill)
Plyometric exercises: 3 sets of 10 box jumps
Strength training: 3 sets of 8 squats, 8 lunges (each leg), and 8 calf raises
Cool-down: 5 minutes of stretching
Day 2:
Warm-up: 10 minutes of light cardio
Plyometric exercises: 3 sets of 10 tuck jumps
Strength training: 3 sets of 8 deadlifts, 8 leg press, and 8 leg extensions
Cool-down: 5 minutes of stretching
Day 3:
Rest day
Day 4:
Warm-up: 10 minutes of light cardio
Plyometric exercises: 3 sets of 10 jump squats
Strength training: 3 sets of 8 leg curls, 8 leg extensions and 8 calf raises
Cool-down: 5 minutes of stretching
Day 5:
Warm-up: 10 minutes of light cardio
Plyometric exercises: 3 sets of 10 bounding exercises
Strength training: 3 sets of 8 leg press, 8 leg curls and 8 calf raises
Cool-down: 5 minutes of stretching
Day 6:
Rest day
Day 7:
Warm-up: 10 minutes of light cardio
Plyometric exercises: 3 sets of 10 single-leg hops (each leg)
Strength training: 3 sets of 8 squats, 8 lunges (each leg), and 8 calf raises
Cool-down: 5 minutes of stretching
Repeat this cycle for the next 23 days.
Note: This workout plan is just a sample and it should be adjusted according to the individual's fitness level and progress. Also, this plan is not a substitute for professional advice. It is always recommended to consult a doctor before starting any new workout routine.
Here is a sample 30-day workout plan for an athlete trying to get faster:
Day 1:
Warm-up: 10 minutes of light cardio (jogging in place or on a treadmill)
Sprint drills: 3 sets of 30-second sprints, with 30 seconds of rest between sets
Agility exercises: 3 sets of ladder drills, cones drills or shuttle runs
Cool-down: 5 minutes of stretching
Day 2:
Warm-up: 10 minutes of light cardio
Speed endurance: 3 sets of 200-meter runs with 90 seconds of rest between sets
Resistance training: 3 sets of 8 squats, 8 lunges (each leg), and 8 calf raises
Cool-down: 5 minutes of stretching
Day 3:
Rest day
Day 4:
Warm-up: 10 minutes of light cardio
Sprint drills: 3 sets of 60-second sprints, with 30 seconds of rest between sets
Plyometric exercises: 3 sets of 10 box jumps or bounding exercises
Cool-down: 5 minutes of stretching
Day 5:
Warm-up: 10 minutes of light cardio
Speed endurance: 3 sets of 400-meter runs with 90 seconds of rest between sets
Strength training: 3 sets of 8 deadlifts, 8 leg press and 8 leg extensions
Cool-down: 5 minutes of stretching
Day 6:
Rest day
Day 7:
Warm-up: 10 minutes of light cardio
Sprint drills: 3 sets of 30-second sprints, with 30 seconds of rest between sets
Agility exercises: 3 sets of ladder drills, cones drills or shuttle runs
Cool-down: 5 minutes of stretching
Repeat this cycle for the next 23 days.
Note: This workout plan is just a sample and it should be adjusted according to the individual's fitness level and progress. Also, this plan is not a substitute for professional advice. It is always recommended to consult a doctor before starting any new workout routine.