Dre Baldwin: 3 Best Exercises For Vertical Jump Dunking Tips | Air Alert Drills

[favernoogon]

Good morning young man, i'm 84 years old this may, now standing tall at 4'11, after following these tips do you think i will be able to dunk?

[dreupt]

@favernoogon one way to find out

[slapppyq13]

this was the best advice and excercises I have ever been told to increase my vertical. thank you so much

[dreupt]

@slapppyq13 ur wleocme

[dreupt]

@utubenoob78 ha

[TheOnlyJoseph]

hey Dre, when i jump vertically i can grab rim but when i pick up speed i can only get up about 2 inches higher, what can i do to increase my running vertical?

[dreupt]

@TheOnlyJoseph train. i ahve the vids & playlists + Hoop Handbook

[vTrolll]

Yo dre im 5'5" im white and im about 4 inches from the rim? you think ill be able to dunk with this?

[dreupt]

@vTrolll go find out

[TheMrWilly]

yo dre ive been doing squats and the sprints im 6'3 and now tomahawking its down too easy thanks mate

[dreupt]

@TheMrWilly nice

[actuaals]

yo dre my 10th grade year i couldnt dunk or grab rim i could touch it. i ran track and started hittin the weights im 6'1 160 now i can grab the rim easy with 2 steps but i jump off 2 feet i dont get high enough with 1 foot and i cant high enough with the ball in my hand to dunk.. can i get some advice

[dreupt]

@actuaals work hard like u said u did b4 u know what it takes

[CrossoverInYaFace]

im 5 9 white 16 years can touch the net in the miiddle without training . Will i be able to dunk?? (with training )

[dreupt]

@CrossoverInYaFace do some traininng and youll know

[CrossoverInYaFace]

@dreupt thanks for answer  you must be tired of all these ´will i be able to dunk´ questions

[jdoggoliscious]

@CrossoverInYaFace What kind of question is this? Doesnt matter how short, tall, black or white, you can dunk no matter what? Training is the answer! Use some common sense sheeeesh

[CrossoverInYaFace]

@jdoggoliscious if youre 4 1 you wont be able to dunk

[XxDAxREVx1xX]

You a G.

"what do you think bout ankle weights?"

Dre - "nothing"

For sum reason thats funny.

[supermario8100]

actually,..Air Up There from and! (and I agree) says that working on your upper body is the best wa to get a higher vertical,..legs are def gonna have to be in shape but sit ups, crunches, sunrisers, and back excersises help ALOT,..you have to THROW yourself in the air once your legs do the job...I did it in highschool,....got like and extra 8 inches in a semester...and I wasnt skinny lol

[DROWNlNGTADPOL3]

with the sprints is it more benifical to do hill sprints or stair sprints or just do all of em

[dreupt]

@DROWNlNGTADPOL3 try them and see what works for u

[BallNeverStops1997]

Dre what do you think about ankle weights ?

[dreupt]

@BallNeverStops1997 nothing

[xXDPlobcity97Xx]

@dreupt if i use a 30 pound vex and just jump on like a table about 20 times a day will it work?

[iet187]

how do you get a good grip on a ball

[CWJ0725]

he plays basketball but he watched major league baseball...XD

[WhereAmazynHappens]

Would running/sprinting on a treadmill work?

[dreupt]

@WhereAmazynHappens define work

[WhereAmazynHappens]

@dreupt give you the same effectiveness or close to it as you would when you sprint/run outside

[WhereAmazynHappens]

@dreupt increase my vertical leap

[MrPranksta95]

Does Air Alert work or does cause a lot of injuries? Could anyone please answer!!

[dreupt]

@MrPranksta95 10 people will say no 10 will say yes. you have to see for yourself how it works for you no one can predict that.

[MrPranksta95]

@dreupt ok man thanks for replying love your vids keep it up!!

[MrPranksta95]

@dreupt I was just wondering as well which air alert you think is best?

[MSotelo503]

@MrPranksta95 Does it work yes it consist of a lot variation of jumping and basic bodybuilding(lower body), As far as injuries on less you are using heavy weight 50 plus lbs I can see why you would with a good warm up. In high school I did this 3 times a week with 20lbs and dunked a volleyball. I use to run about 5miles a week as well and weigh less than I do now though lol.

[Kryptonitee24]

@MSotelo503 What drills/workouts did you do most to jump higher ?

[MSotelo503]

@Kryptonitee24 I did this with 10lbs db in each hand. 4x15-25 mid jumps, Side to side 4x20-30 total, High jumps 4x10-15 and Frog jumps 4x10-15 you should be feeling the burn finish the workout with calf raises. Along with a good warmup jump rope is good as well stretching. Sets and reps and rest will depend on you of course and how long you hold the DB key is to finish the workout. Helps on first step for the crossover and a higher jumper/rebounds.

[MSotelo503]

@Kryptonitee24 Heavy squat to me work differently to jump higher you need explosive movement. If you play ball or work you can do this workout twice a week. I still remember when I blocked a guy in varsity and I wasn't even on a team just open gym and everyone notice my hand got up with the rim, I was surprised cause I only did the workout 2months prior.

[redberrey1]

@MrPranksta95

It should be called knee alert.. Its just alot of volume, You would be better off doing what he says and doing sprints maybe line jumps and do squats. The main thing is do what makes your legs stronger and quicker and practice your technique

[MrObame]

@MrPranksta95

air alert is quitea a scam. basically, it tells you to some simple workouts as many times as you can, and it gets harder for every week. very injury prone program.

[MrRocko15]

I'm 16 and I'm 6'3.. I can jump straight up and grab the rim with both hands... aka no running start..

[R34LG4M3R5]

I'm 13, 5'10 and I can grab Rim. I'm only about 2-5 inches away from Dunking :D

[GaryJx96]

THE SMALL MUSCLE FIBERS AND STRENGHTHEN YOUR CORE AND DO ONE LEG PISTON SQUATS AT HOME AND BUY A WEIGHT VEST AND PRACTICE JUMP. AND JUMP ROPE TO BURN THE FAT OF YOUR LEGS AND TO INCREASE CARDIO DO ALL OF THAT EVERYDAY. UR VERTICAL WILL INCREASE DRAMATICLY!!!!!AND MAKE SURE UR DOING OTHER STUFF TO LIKE ALONG WITH A REGULAR RUTINE UPPER BODY AND LOWER BODY. THE KEY IS TO FOCUS ON LEAN MUSCLE MASS AND FOR YOU TO STAY FLEXIBLE.

[GaryJx96]

EVERYONE THATS ASKING HOW TO INCREASE YOUR VERTICAL.HERE IS YOUR ANSWER.1ST WHENEVER U BALL LIKE HE SAID U HAVE TO ALWAYS JUMP UR HIGHEST AND IT GRADUALLY STARTS TO INCREASE. MOST IMPORTANT IS CORE U HAVE TO GET A CORE. ONE OF THE BEST EXERCISE IS GET ON ABOUT A BOX 24IN OF THE GROUND AND LEAVE ONELEG ON THE BOX AND SLOWLY LOWER UR OPPOSITE LEG FIGHTING THE RESISTANCE AND WHEN YOU FOOT ALMOST HITS THEN GROUND EXPLODE UP DRIVING YOUR KNEE TO UR CHEST. AND REPEAT 20 TIME THEN SWITCH LEGS THIS GETS

[L0ck0ut1]

Ok man will do, how much it cost

[dreupt]

@L0ck0ut1 go to the website

[MrWhitedunker]

@dreupt I am doing Air alert 3, I am at week 4 and i can get my hand like 2 inches over the rim(kinda grab the rim)... Will i be able to dunk properly with 2 hands, or do tomahawk dunks after i finish???.. Replay pls...

[bhill005]

@MrWhitedunker i know your question was intended for dre, the man himself. But, i can tell you from personal experience using air alert, if you do the exercises exactly as the workout plan is mapped, you will achieve the results you are looking for. That means proper stretching, rest, and dieting included. I'll say it like this, i was dunking on week 4, clearly before the program was finished. So, really its what you put out, meaning dont just rely on the program to do everything for you.

[MrWhitedunker]

@bhill005 thanks brotha i appreciate it

[L0ck0ut1]

I'll break the ice lol 6' 2" dunk in warmups barely but I would like 5 more inches on my vert

[dreupt]

@L0ck0ut1 get the Vertical HoopHandbook

[1Hoopinallday1]

i lik how every1 who can almost dunk is at least 6"ft..... an their only like 13!

im 12 and im 5"3 an i can touch the bottom net and thats an acomplishmet to me!

(but next year i promise im going to be able to touch rim)

[dreupt]

@1Hoopinallday1 goodluck

[DAMUSICMAN222]

Thanks Dre, how high is your vertical?

[Chowderchefu]

Thanks Dre, keep putting in more vids man.

[oneloveyalls]

@dreupt lol u have the funniest replies

[dreupt]

@oneloveyalls ha, thanks

[MrArmenian17]

I'm gonna try your advice Dre, but I'm 5'5 and I can almost touch the rim and dunk, I'm gonna keep workin at it ! I like your videos man

[samrana123cool]

hey dre im 6ft tall with a 24vert n im 13 but i still cant dunk, is their another exercise to increase ur vertical jump?

[dreupt]

@samrana123cool Vertical Jump Hoop Handbook

[TheRsJoK3r]

i can get up there just fine but i cant always put it in. I think its because i dont have big hands but i have peers with the same size hands and can palm the ball no prob??

[dreupt]

@TheRsJoK3r u dont need big hands to dunk u need to jump higher.... u cant control ur hands size so u r makig excuses

[TheRsJoK3r]

@dreupt what at home exercises do u recomend

[kaariem]

@TheRsJoK3r squats, lunges, crunches, bycicle crunches ( if you don't know what these are look them up).and if possible jumping rope.

[andrewkh11]

im 5,6 13 years old  24" vert do u still think i could improve?

[dreupt]

@andrewkh11 i dont know what u can do. but you do

[23flightkid]

im on my middle school b ball team and my vertical is only like 10" and im 5'7"

[dreupt]

@23flightkid develop a game dont worry about dunking

[1Hoopinallday1]

@23flightkid

do you no how happy i would be if i could jump that high? i mean i can jump high i guess...i think... but i can get up a lil"

[Ball4ever25]

Thanks fo tht man what's ya fav dunk and what's the best dunk you've done in a game ?

[LTucker19]

I have basketball tryouts tommorow for my middle school. I always make the team and am physically prepared. But I always get nervous before games and tryouts. Do you have any songs or just anything you do before to get pumped? Thanks!

[dreupt]

@LTucker19 i have vids on this topic

[thehotguyskowtown1]

@dreupt which 1 is it called

[dreupt]

@thehotguyskowtown1 search "Dre Baldwin Music". "Dre Baldwin Relax" "Dre Baldwin Confidence"

[thehotguyskowtown1]

@dreupt ok thx

[jurkosportsman]

hey dre, just letting you know you're helpin a lot of ppl out there. yesterday I tried out for Florida State bball team. I couldn't believe there were only like 6 ppl out of the whole school who had the balls to even try out. Your videos keep me motivated.

I also need help, what's the best ways to condition for a game like experience? About 10 minute quarters, pickups have too much stoppage. any advice

[dreupt]

@jurkosportsman cool man good luck. stuff a coach would make u do -- suicides, sprints, etc.. im going to do a Hoop Handbook on conditioning in the future

[MegeLalalander]

@dreupt is the handbook out yet or not cause that looks like thats something that would help me.

[KnicksMyTeam]

Me and my friends watch your stuff all the time. And at the park we scream DREALLDAYDOTCOM. love your stuff man keep it up

[dreupt]

@KnicksMyTeam ha thanks man

[n305]

I couldn't agree more. Very good advices on improving vertical leap.

[dreupt]

@n305 thank you

[bronze95]

I was inshape before I started playing basketball just hadn't been trying to jump really, my vert was like 18 inches I wasn't even touching the ring I was getting half way up the net... Now I'm doing all sorts of dunks on 10ft hoops and can reach 11ft when I jump which is a 36" jump for me so don't go preaching about not being able to improve your vert 10" I did 18" in 5 months. I havn't really started training for vert much either which is why I'm watching this video it's just practice!!

[dreupt]

@bronze95 nice man

[alejandrothefader]

@dreupt hey man, its one of your followers here! hoping to see you pro soon! you re an inspiration!

[dreupt]

@alejandrothefader thanks!

[dcvien]

@bronze95 thats awesome man. i wanna increase my vertical too. i too cant even touch the rim, im like u. i can only grab half the net.

i've never really tried any programs before. any advice???? thank u in advance

[dreupt]

@dcvien I have a lot of vids on Jumping, Veryical Jump PL

[MyGoals1127]

@bronze95 how did u get ur vertical up??

[dre19872005]

ay guys for a fact the sprint he said works becuase if you run a half a mile before a game or something and u can touch rim you will dunk that game .becuase of warm legs along with ur testorone levels building up before you play

[dhughzy]

I don't think you can ever increase your vertical 10 inches unless you're incredibly out of shape before hand or use weights alot

[dreupt]

@dhughzy we used to think the world was flat

[rjaayo]

i can't wait to see this guy in the NBA

[nimamadehai1]

yeah ive done the squat and now my legs are huge that i cant ware a skinny pant :((

warning: you want basketball as your life or fashion ??

[MakeItJakeIt]

Hey Dre, What other weight room workouts do you do currently or have found worked in the past" Thanks

[jasopfja]

can you add some subtitle plz ? i am stupid in listen English

[dreupt]

@jasopfja click the CC button

[thepunisher125125]

yo dre ive started AA and im a great shooter i just want to dunk ive been doing it for 1 week and i can almost grab onto the rim im 6'0 ft hopefully ill dunk after 12 weeks : ) will definately subscribe to ur channel : )

[dreupt]

@thepunisher125125 cool good luck

[3000ndog]

can i dunk..???

im 5''1'' ..??

[brruceful]

@3000ndog it might take i while but it is possible

[whitrashparty]

when you jump you can use a jump rope too

[slomodev]

im 17 and 6'1".......................tha­nks

[SuperUsername987]

I am 5'7 now, and 14 years old, and I am soon going to start these drills. Thanks for the tips! :)

[dreupt]

@SuperUsername987 ur welcome

[maverick4131]

Thanks for your help man, much appreciated

[dreupt]

@maverick4131 ur welcome

[Sayewut2011]

This worked, im 5'8" and i can dunk with flying colors now, thanks dre (i spritned each day and did sqauts twice a day until i could get rim, then thats all i did)

[dreupt]

@Sayewut2011 congrats

[SkillzAtKillz]

@Sayewut2011 How much squats did you do (Also did you use weights?) and how long did you sprint for?

[Bibelmus]

yo Dre, can I ask how you perform your squats in the weight room? Do you use big weight low reps? or opposite?

[kuraiko00]

Hey dre,i am 12,5'4 can i Dunk when i Finish my High School do u think if i exercise?

[dreupt]

@kuraiko00 how could i predict that... if i could id be playing Powerball Lotto

[simplythebest444]

Dre do you think dead lifts are a good substitute for squats? My gym doesn't have a squat rack so I opted to make dead lifts my main lower body exercise. I also throw in some lunges and leg press etc.....

[dreupt]

@simplythebest444 deadlifts are a great strength exercises yes

[tehtzeyang]

Hey Dre ! I am a 16 malaysian with 6 '' and i just can touch the rim with two hands . But i cannot maintain this height , sometimes will jump lower ...

[bhouri]

Here in Brazil, you would be in the national team man.

[dreupt]

@silvervwxyz do it and youlll know

[00000Mateus]

he look's like CJ from GTA San Andreas o/

[robodre98]

i'm 16 and i can dunk :)

[7xXDougieXx7]

hey dre, do you think 5'11 is a height that should be able to dunk

[dreupt]

@7xXDougieXx7 all i care is if u can play. dont ned to dunk to be good.

[qazzmaster]

@dreupt steve nash kids

[9mandm1]

@7xXDougieXx7 no shit

[ew7walsh]

hey dre, what age could you dunk?

[dreupt]

@ew7walsh 16

[DWadeEver]

@dreupt what was ur height?

[dunkography]

hey dre should i do this every day or every other day or something like that. 

[jamasterj25786]

hey dre i can grab rim, and im putting in work each day doing exercises and stuff

am still very far from dunking or am i close?

[dreupt]

@jamasterj25786 develop a complete game. if ur far frm grabbing the rim u wont affect a game with your jumping anyway.

[jamasterj25786]

@dreupt thats true, i am devolping my game each day

dunking is just something i try after my court workout its just something i want to be able to do so hopefully once im good at it i can incorporate it with my game!

[lawlzerker]

how tall are you?

[dreupt]

@lawlzerker 64'

[Jokiyel]

@dreupt how many inches is my vertical if Im 5'2 and touch the rim of an 8 foot basket??

[dreupt]

@Jokiyel u tell me

[atrulock219]

@Jokiyel it depends how big ur wingspan is or if you can grab it. Measure ur standing reach, then jump up as high as you can and subtract your maximum jumping height from ur standing reach. mines about 33 or 34 inches.

[amvperson1379]

u kinda look like shaq heh

[dreupt]

@amvperson1379 ha never heard that one

[2gooniecrazy]

@8thH0k4age how long did it take you to gain your better vertical? jw

[Flyairkid00]

1:38 dre why would u be playin with a bunch of white kids? your better than that

[dreupt]

@Flyairkid00 white kids cant play basketball? ur smarter than that

[Flyairkid00]

@dreupt Ya.. I know i just wanted to get your attention...lol to say UR A FREAKIN boss!

I added 6' to my jump in 2 weeks( NO JOKE) America you gotta love Dre! Best Dre ever! Thumbs up for better than Dr.Dre!

[dreupt]

@Flyairkid00 thanks ha

[AdR1aN43]

@dreupt what do u think is the 3 best r most important things for speed?

[dreupt]

@AdR1aN43 adding strength and practicing speed

[doxygra98112]

@Flyairkid00

white man can play basketball :) for example look at the Yugoslavian National Basketball Team :) we were world champions 2002 :) and a lot of white players play in the NBA, so you're a jerk. :)

[10XDEEPER]

I'm going to the nearest court tonight to try a shit load of your exercises.

[dreupt]

@10XDEEPER cool

[MrBigfoot5]

thankyou i also apprechiate how you are up front with ur fans about what you know and dont. keep working your a great player

[dreupt]

@MrBigfoot5 thanks

[MrNcfly956]

I have a question man, how effective are air alerts? I am 5'6 and i jump just as high as my friend his 6 feet, will i really improve by alot or just a slight improvement?

Btw when i exercise i tend to go hard so i would be doing this 110%

[dreupt]

@MrNcfly956 i have avid on that.

[ThaChosenChild]

your hat is too big for your head.

[Tonii7ful]

i never subscribe, but you have one of the most helpful channels here, so you got the subscription...

[dreupt]

@Tonii7ful thanks

[wizzyphat]

thanks this helped and how old are you btw? dnt aswer if its personal or what ever

[dreupt]

@wizzyphat haha, how old i am is not a secret. im 29

[thefourthbeastie]

also abs - you use a lot of stomach muscles when you jump- as you can tell dre has his ab game on point

[dreupt]

@MsAaron2324 search on my channel. plenty of vids on it

[sparkytom626]

how old were you when you first dunked?

[dreupt]

@sparkytom626 16

[jrrussell29]

how tall were you at 16??

[street1life1]

@jrrussell29 Same question I wanted to ask , Please Dre tell me "How tall were you when you dunked first (at 16) ? " :D , Great vid too , I'm watching your vids every day , helping me alot , keep it up Dre!

[whostolemybikebitch]

hey dre im 15 about 5'9 and can just touch rim and all i want to do is dunk by high school what is a good scheduale to follow and how many reps and sets????????????