Men's Health

Defy gravity

Having hops like Dwight Howard (aka Superman) may seem impossible to us mere mortals. But any man can build launch power, says high performance trainer Eric Cressey.

The secret: plyometrics, or explosive movements that can sharpen your nervous system, boost power production and increase vertical-jump performance by more than five per cent, according to a recent study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Prepare to launch.

Do this:Perform each workout once a week on separate days, taking every fourth week off. Do each pair of exercises as a superset; rest for 20 seconds after the first exercise and for 90 seconds after the second. Do each superset four times.

Photo by Getty Aug 23, 2012