So, want to improve your speed as well as your vertical jump? Well, good for you! You know, there are actually a handful of really great routines out there that can help develop those aspects for you. All you need is to be consistent and have a good workout ethic and of course, the right vertical jump workout to follow. The muscles that you need to focus your attention on for the development of both your speed and your vertical jump are your glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves. All of these muscles play a pivotal role when it comes to sprinting as well as jumping.

There are three types of training exercises that can help you target these said muscles and in turn, boost your speed and your vertical capacity and they are explosive strength exercises, reactive strength exercises and strength limit exercises.

Explosive Strength Exercises

- The routines that fall under this category are designed to have you performing any activity will utmost force and speed. These exercises will have you focused on the application of your maximum voluntary force as quickly as possible. One fine example of explosive strength exercises is called the box squat.

Reactive Strength Exercises

- The prime purpose of this form of training is to enable you to perform your movements with less ground contact time. Jump drills such as hurdle jumps, shock jumps, depth jumps and ankle jumps are just some samples of reactive strength exercises.

Strength Limit Exercises

- These exercises are designed primarily for increasing the power and strength of your muscles. The basic squat, full back squat, split squat, dead lifts, one-half dead lifts and glute and hamstring raise are great strength limit routines.

Now, for more ideas on how you can double up your jump height; look for the Jump Bible. This is a comprehensive jump program written by jump guru and renowned fitness trainer Kelley Baggett. Go search for it and grab yourself a copy now!