Jump higher?

Question

hey i have about 5 pounds of extra fat on my tummy. if i lose the five pounds will it help me jump higher. and be more athletic. i just mean jump like an inch or two higher because abs play a big part.

Answer 1

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jumping higher is something ive always tried to do and loosing weight did help me jump ALOT higher 5 pounds might give you an inch i lose 30 lbs and went from touching the backboard to hanging on the rims

Answer 2

I don't think it would do too much, it really mostly leg power, some abs, but I would work the legs the most...

*~Jill~*

Answer 3

yea it would cuz belly fat drags you down. if you can lose overall fat, the better. the abdominal area gives you that "extra boost" that makes you run faster, jump higher and move easier

Answer 4

I would suggest you:

1) grab 5 lbs of weight (anything that equals 5 lbs),
2) put in in a backpack.
3) put the backpack on and tighten securely
4) Jump as high as possible

If you lose a few inches doing this, you will probably gain a few inches if you lose 5 lbs of fat (if its muscle weight you lose, this might not be the case).

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