I found an interesting article about training the muscles used in jumping. This article stresses the importance of developing strength and speed to increase your vertical. Below is an excerpt of the article with a link to the actual site. What do you think? If you are still having difficulty putting together a training program, you can find a proven program to add 6-10 inches to your vertical here.
The quads and calves are the two target muscles you need to concentrate on to make real gains with your vertical jump workouts. You will also be inadvertently working out your other leg muscles in the process-which is a good thing!-but really concentrating on your quads and calves are where the best gains in power and jump height will be found. Read the rest here…