by Men's Health

Leapfrog your competition with a six-pack of exercises.

See Your Abs: The more fat you carry, the more power you need to move it. Our advice: Slim down to get up.

Jump Higher: Push back at the hips and lean forward at the shoulders. Then forcefully straighten your hips.

Build Big Legs: Don't dip your thighs more than 45 degrees from vertical during the countermovement.

You want hops? Master all four phases of jumping: countermovement, propulsion, flight, and landing. "Most men neglect countermovement--the initial downward phase," says Robert dos Remedios, C.S.C.S. Dip down, lean forward, and use your arms. And give yourself extra lift by performing the leg exercises below.

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