Is a 32 inch vertical good?

The 30th to 40th percentile is 15 to 16 inches. Above-average vertical jump score is the 60th to 70th percentile, which ranges from 18 to 19 inches. An excellent rating is 20 to 21 inches, which is the 80 to 90th percentile.
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Is a 30 inch vertical achievable?

The truth is your genetics do dictate your potential to jump. Muscle fiber type and CNS efficiency are just two examples of traits that will ultimately determine how high you can jump, both of which are nearly impossible to see just by looking at someone. Not everyone can have a 30 inch vertical, much less a 40 or 50.
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How many feet is a good vertical?

If you are shorter, don't forget that you can work to improve your vertical jump! Men in great physical condition can jump over 2 feet. If you can jump 2 feet or higher, your standing reach will only have to be up to 8 feet 6 inches! NBA players with such standing reach are about 6 feet 4-5 inches tall.
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What is the average NBA vertical?

The average NBA vertical leap is 28" (71 cm). Below is a list of some of the reported top scores by a variety of NBA players. These results have not been confirmed, and are probably a mix of running leaps and some from standing starts.
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What is Ja Morant vertical?

The Vertical

Ja Morant, standing at 6'3, can jump an incredible 44 inches. That makes him one of the bounciest players in the league and gives him an edge over many other guards. That explosiveness, alongside his deadly long-range shooting ability, is one of the biggest reasons he went second overall in the draft.
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What is Steph Curry's vertical?

Curry doesn't get up especially high. His maximum vertical in pre-draft measurements, back in 2009, was 35.5 inches. Washington guard John Wall's pre-draft max was 39 inches. But beyond leaps and speed, Curry is just as freakish as Westbrook, just as mind-blowing as James.
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Is a 34 inch vert good?

The 30th to 40th percentile is 15 to 16 inches. Above-average vertical jump score is the 60th to 70th percentile, which ranges from 18 to 19 inches. An excellent rating is 20 to 21 inches, which is the 80 to 90th percentile.
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What is Ronaldo's vertical?

However, there's one player who has it in abundance: Cristiano Ronaldo. The man has BOUNCE. In fact, his 30-inch vertical might be even higher now since the stat was officially recorded in 2014, because we all know how much he loves to train.
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What is Russell Westbrook's vertical?

Max Vertical: 36.5"

Westbrook is also one of the few players who truly springs upward for his shot and releases at the apex of the jump.
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Is 30 inch box jump good?

Higher boxes are not better!

A great starting point for most athletes is around 18 to 30 inches. Of course the box height will vary somewhat depending on individual jumping ability. Younger athletes might need to drop down to 12-18 inches. While someone with a 36”+ vertical might want to go a bit higher than 30″.
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What was Larry Bird's vertical?

That's a mouthful. His shooting skills may be what he is best remembered for, but his vertical leaps were nothing to sneeze at: he made 28 inches on more than one occasion.
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Is dunking genetic?

My dad and mom used to play tennis and basketball really well. What are your guys' workouts to jump higher and dunking? Genetics are certainly a factor with vertical jump and athleticism. But that doesn't mean you can't improve your ability and reach your genetic potential through training.
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What vertical Do I need to dunk at 6 0?

If you are close to being 6-foot tall, dunking becomes a lot easier. You'll need to jump roughly 24 inches to touch the rim and 30 inches to dunk a full sized basketball (assuming average arm length).
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What vertical Do I need to dunk at 6 1?

3. Standard: 6 feet 1inch – 6 feet 3 inches. This height allows you to dunk comfortably without having to go through too much vertical jump training. Many NFL football players are at this height, and they prove that they can jump better than basketball players.
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What is the highest vertical ever?

According to official information, the world record for the highest platform vertical jump is 65 inches. The world record holder is Brett Williams. He set this vertical jump world record in 2019. Before that, the world record holder was Evan Ungar.
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What is Michael Jordan's vertical jump?

Michael Jordan's vertical is reportedly anywhere from 42 inches to 48 inches. Legends and myths of athletic measurements swirl around the greatest athletes of all time.
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Who has a 40 inch vertical?

How impressive is a 40-inch vertical? Russell Westbrook, perhaps the greatest dunking point guard of all time, leapt 36.5 inches. Aaron Gordon checked in at 39 inches. Yes, that Aaron Gordon. So 40 inches is -- in the words of Larry David -- pretty, pretty good.
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How high can an 11 year old jump?

In their study from 2007, Jürimäe et al. found that the standing long jump values in 11- year-old boys were 166.5±20.6 cm, and those values in girls were 157.5±20.2 cm. Standing long jump values in 12- year-old boys were 174.6±17.8 cm and they were 161.4±20.6 cm in girls.
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Will jumping everyday increase vertical?

Yes, jumping every day will increase your vertical jump, but volume and intensity need to be strategically programed to allow your body to recover.
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What was Muggsy Bogues vertical?

Bogues' vertical jump is measured at 44 inches, giving him more than enough hops to throw it down.
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How high can Zion jump?

The New Orleans Pelicans star's measly 45-inch vert is a treat for basketball fans.
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What is LeBron vertical?

The current reigning monarch of the air is LeBron James. With his vertical leap reportedly measuring in at somewhere north of 40 inches (the NBA average is in the high 20s), King James is able to launch his 6-foot-8-inch, 250-pound frame with seeming ease.
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