Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 4:12 pm Post subject: Tips on dunking a basketball for old people
I didn’t have any New Years resolutions this year, but over the weekend I figured I should have something. I’m turning 30 this year and I’m committed to finally realizing my childhood goal of dunking. Overall, I’m pretty out of shape but I think I can get back into it in short order. I’m 6’4” and about 185lb. Probably can only reach 9’6” as of now. So I think I will need to add 10-12”? Is that even realistic?
What do I need to do? Box jumps, plyo, and sprints? _________________ Billions Billions Billions
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Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:00 pm Post subject:
Short cut: 9 and a half foot tall basket. Kidding. However I am keeping an eye on this thread as I would love to know as well. _________________ "I'm Magic before retirement, illest in the game."
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Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:08 pm Post subject:
Get a trampoline. Seriously, I remember something Barkley did. He would squat jump over objects starting at low heights and increasing to reach his ultimate vert leap. IIRC he jump sideways over the object.
EDIT: Also strengthen your calf and thigh muscles. I know a calf strengthening exercise. Stand on a step, toes only. Go to tip toe position. Do sets of 10. 3 4 sets at a time. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:39 pm Post subject:
Get younger. At 5-11 i could dunk in high school, at 60 (on Saturday) I probably can’t touch the net. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023.
You have to figure out first if you jump better off one foot or two.
Then it is a simple matter of doing calf exercises along with any core work. You don't see a lot of fat guys dunking is what I guess I am saying, especially as you get older.
I am about your size but two decades older and apparently fatter as I weigh more. As a result, I am afraid I may have already put down my last legitimate dunk but it is a worthy goal to work towards....I know you can do it! _________________ Love, Laker Lanny
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