Originally posted by pnthr30
I don't mean to discourage anyone........but I would rather be pleasantly surprised than disappointed. In my experience, it is unusual, but not impossible, for people to realize a big increase (i.e. more than four or five inches) in their vertical leap. I just didn't want him to expect to increase his leaping ability by six inches or more just because he did some exercises. If he does increase it by that much, it would be great and I would be happy for him, but he would be in the minority. Everyones body is built differently......some people respond better to weights and exercises. I started college at about 180lbs. I lifted my ass off for four years and left at 185 and not noticably bigger. (And I lifted with a full time trainer scheduling every work out, so I know it was all done correctly). I got a lot stronger, but no bigger. My point is that no matter how hard I lifted, my body would not really respond to "getting big" This is the case with some people and their jumping.......eventually everyone hits a plateau and they cannot go any higher.
wushu_civic makes a good point...........whatever exercise program you decide to get into (especially if it is plyos) make sure you either read about it or talk to a trainer or someone who know what they are talking about, or you will do more harm than good - with a good chance to hurt yourself........specifically your joints, ankles, knees, etc.
getting big isn't just weights, it's a combination of weights, cardio and the right foods.