I’ve become quite good at doing regular, if short, workouts with weights, but one area I’ve yet to really explore is ...

Ask any basketball player what they want to improve—often, you'll hear “my vertical.” To get more up in your jump, you must be able to apply more force into the ground in a shorter amount of time.

Workout routine used to increase vertical jump. Includes sprints, deadlifts, and squats.

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Jumping rope has always been one of the simplest, most effective forms of cardio. It’s cheap, portable, and proven to ...