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Tricking Your Muscles to Make You Jump Higher

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How can I trick my muscles to help me jump higher?

Tricking Your Muscles to Make You Jump Higher

Only two things keep us grounded on the earth; resistance from gravity and from our own muscles. There is not much we can do about gravity, but your muscles do not need to know that. New training accessories have been developed that can help you in your battle against gravity and trick your muscles into helping you jump higher. Among the most reliable of of these new tools is a weighted belt. These have been around for a while, but the new incarnations of this classic utility are made for more comfort and effectiveness. By weighing yourself down as you practice, your muscles think you have more weight to propel on your body. When you are done using the belt, your body will remember that extra weight and you will move quicker and jump higher as a result.

   

Comments

10/30/2006 7:28:46 AM
rob said:

you can't trick your muscles and they don't think anything


11/15/2006 9:38:21 PM
Tyson said:

waht about ankle waights


3/4/2007 1:50:25 AM
stefan said:

it works! bu only for awhile then your body goes back to rememberin that its on earth not mars.. haha so enjoy it for a while .. you want up's then do air alert 2 or 3


3/6/2007 7:13:42 PM
Preston said:

Ankle wieghts are good for leg ups, buit jumping with them can injure your ankles. But that is a good idea with the belt, I'll try that.


10/7/2007 7:32:59 AM
John said:

your in a way also tricking your mind but i wouldnt say tour tricking your muscles lol


8/18/2010 3:14:07 PM
Aleks said:

Lol U Trick Your Mind Nt Your Muscles




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