How to Dunk - Does Height Really Matter?

Michael Jordan's dunking is worth watching. People diecurls, knee bends, lunges, calve raises are the major
to dunk like him. Not in a day but with few days ofdrills which will help your hamstrings, quadriceps,
hard work even you can dunk like him. Effectivecalves, etc.
exercising to enhance your jump and dunking practiceJump as much as you can. Plyometric exercises are
is all you need to do. You can spring up in the air andvery helpful because the jumping involved increases
push the ball in the basket easily.cardiovascular endurance, quickness, as well as
Primarily, lose weight. Maintain a proper physique. Nostrength of your muscles. It brings flexibility, speed
deposition of fat. The lighter the body the easier it iswith strength. So jump ropes, run staircases, jump
to jump. Avoid fattening food. Secondly, the intakeafter running a short distance and try to touch the
of healthy diet is must. The complete workout goesrim of the basket. You will observe that your reach
in vain if you do not work on the quality of food youincreases day by day if you are consistent. Daily
consume. Proteins are required the most to developpractice is necessary for a continuous growth.
the muscles so protein must be the major ingredientIn the initial stage the exercises can be practiced
of your diet. Whey protein, eggs, meat, fish andwithout any weight. Later you can use weights while
poultry products are a rich source of it.exercising and even while jumping. Put weights in
Warm up should be a part of your workout. Jog,your pockets. This increases the strength of your
stretch before exercising. This warms up your bodymuscles and forces your body to put in more efforts
which averts injuries like muscle pull or a sprain.to jump high.
Jogging also helps your body burn fat hence itNever be in the misconception that people with less
reduces your weight too.height cannot dunk. They can prove to be the best
Now the point is what exercises are to beplayer if they work hard. Anthony Spud Webb, the
incorporated in the workout. Legs, hips, lower backAtlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings player was a
and arms are the major parts of the body involved inchampion in dunking and was 5 ft 6" in height.
dunking. Hence the muscles of these parts need toAmazed? Even you can be in the list. Exercise, eat
be strengthened. Squats, leg raises, toe raise, legnutritious food and practice hard.