If you don't want to fall short on your jumps anymore, there are several thing that need to be included in your training in order to have good results. If you listen up, I'll tell you about 2 great drills that are a good beginning place to start your work out to add a few inches to your vertical.
Dumbbell Squat Jumps is a good starting point. They are a plyometric exercise that you need to use in order to strengthen your core, legs and hip explosion muscles. For this exercise, you'll need dumbbells and a flat floor. Do not attempt this exercise if you are just starting out or not in decent shape because you can hurt yourself. Start with any weights ranging from 15-35 pounds, depending on your ability. Put your feet at shoulder width apart and hold the dumbbells at your sides. Squat and then jump up. Do 10-15 reps per set and 3 sets per session.
Here's another neat workout, keg tosses. This workout can be found straight out of the world's strongest man workout. This drill will massively increase your hip and upper body strength, and make your core stronger. Turn the keg on its side and squat down in front of it. Pick up the keg and throw it upwards as hard as you can. DO NOT try to catch the keg as you will severely hurt yourself. Do this until you are not able to throw it anymore. You will feel very work out after doing this work out.
You will find exercises like these ones and many more in the Jump Manual by Jacob Hiller. It's time to get serious about your jumping height, I highly recommend you check out this program. Don't let me sell you on this book, read about the Jump Manual review while you want to increase your jumping power massively. Good luck in your quest to jump higher my friends!
