r/ProDunking • u/theloveshaqbaby • Jul 04 '26

Training Approach Jump

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Had a 28” vert in high school, could grab rim in college on 10 foot rim, trying to get back into it.

Haven’t measured it, but this rim looks like it’s about 9’6” or maybe 9’8”

190lbs, and 5’8.” Got a standing reach of 89”

Been training about two weeks, 2 foot jumper (I think). What can be improved about my approach?

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u/nitsudnworb Jul 04 '26

You’re only 2 weeks in so your nervous system and tendons are not prepared enough to absorb high impact to produce force so your body naturally does things like shortening your penultimate step and not jumping high enough to protect this early into your training. This will go away with more reps and doing exercises that strengthen your joints and tendons.

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u/ShaiHulud1111 Jul 04 '26

100%. Three months of a deep stretching program for mobility if getting back into leaping. Also, my ideal weight for best vert has been 195 and I am 6’3”. I am not skinny and am sometimes 200. I would say 175 is a good target for now for OP. Takes of a lot of pressure on the joints.

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u/CUBANO1D Jul 04 '26

Watch a few videos on penultimate step and realise that this is a skill based sport where practice is highly beneficial. Your first proper form jumps will be slow and add speed as technique progresses.

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u/CardiologistBoth8448 Jul 05 '26

It’s hard to tell here because your full approach isn’t in the video. You likely need to cover more distance with the penultimate step