2 MONTHS OF DUNK PROGRESS | DUNK MOTIVATION

[@actioncameraspro]

If you can hang on the Rim with 2 hands you can dunk in theory, you Just need to throw good lob.

[@grantthomas21]

You right lol im boutta give it another go today!

[@denzusu]

I already did a windmill but I’m just backrimming it all the time, because I want to punch it so hard. Any tips?

[@grantthomas21]

If you're backrimming it's either because you're slightly not getting high enough or you're jumping too close to the rim id say

[@kim-zg3hv]

My Friend does that he perfect it

[@typatton7501]

it’s way easier to dunk off one foot, i can get my wrist to the rim off one and can cleanly dunk it

[@grantthomas21]

Thats awesome! I've noticed that you dont have to jump as high off one compared to off 2 for dribble dunks lol

[@MrKrabs-iz2jc]

im the complete opposite. my 1 foot jumps are terrible 😭

[@maksimiliangrbic5239]

depends on body type, his body is built running fast and exploding with 2 feet, lenghtier guys can extend more and dont need to transfer as much power from both feet i think

[@mateoo4]

ya! but you can damage your knees faster by doing it way better to do 2 foot jumps

[@Brandon-qh4ck]

I had my first dunk off one cus that’s the only approach I know. But when I mastered my two footed approach I noticed it’s a lot easier to dunk off two. Everyone has a preference it’s not really a body type thing. I could’ve been a one foot jumper if I wanted to

[@itsyoboijay306]

acceleration is also key to dunking, I find that the faster I run into the dunk the higher I get

[@grantthomas21]

Very true! As a 2 foot as long as you can handle the fast run up it'll definitely help

[@seti6800]

Bro your improvement was amazing you could actually see as the months went by you were getting better and better

[@grantthomas21]

Thanks man i appreciate that! guess thats what consistent hard work gets ya!

[@verooo-fw6bn]

Yoooo i recognize that park anytime, Woodward a fun place to dunk, rims are nice n bouncy Great progress G

[@grantthomas21]

ayyy yeah this park fire! too bad the rims aren't up anymore, but thanks bro!

[@Sam-tp2bt]

I would just work on technique with the ball, you were jumping more than high enough by the start of month 2 to dunk it

[@grantthomas21]

yeah I'm gonna have a dunk sesh tomorrow! should be able to work on that!

[@NathanaelMorton]

Nice progress bro 🤙🏼

[@grantthomas21]

Thanks brotha! can't stop won't stop!

[@harkiratkhasria2728]

Hey love the progress, the other day I had a jump session and I got my first dunk on 10 ft with a tennis ball, got my first 9”6 dunk with a basketball (1 and 2 hand dunks) and I got my first one hand dunk with a medium sized soccer ball on 9”8.5, this really motivating me to dunk, thanks man.

[@grantthomas21]

Dude thats some serious progress congrats! Keep up the work and it wont be more than a few months til you're dunking on ten! No problem tho thats why i make these vids! 😃

[@moses4203]

Where u at tm

[@moses4203]

Where u at rn

[@grantthomas21]

dunking 💪🏽

[@harkiratkhasria2728]

@@grantthomas21 no, lol, I have jumpers knee, trying to heal that

[@hoodieice121]

Music always a vibe💯

[@grantthomas21]

Thats how we do it!

[@scottik187]

Great progress dude. As others have likely said, if you could palm the ball you could easily be throwing down dunks now. I could never get as I high as you can, but I used to be able to throw down 1 handers, 2 handers, alley oops, tip jams, reverses etc, just because I could palm it and time it well.

[@grantthomas21]

guess I just gotta jump higher! haha that's sweet tho! I can dunk now but only dropstep and normal one handers

[@jasonteich1677]

Dope progress I hope I can progress like that. Only 5’8 but I’m gonna do it lol

[@grantthomas21]

luckily height doesn't affect progress so you got this!

[@wdies09]

Awesome progress! I'm 14, 6'4 with shoes, and can only just barely dunk a volleyball. Any tips/workouts that u used??

[@has4452]

Nice job man, practice makes perfect

[@grantthomas21]

thanks bro! it sure does

[@ethanmangan1056]

im trying to get back to dunk again im 25 and just started this vert program !!!! keep working hard man

[@grantthomas21]

That's awesome bro! If you've done it once you can do it again and even better!

[@muratsoy985]

Bro please give your full program gym days and plyometric days love ya

[@grantthomas21]

Monday- upper body/abs Tuesday- lower body (plyo+strength) Wednesday- uppder/abs Thursday- lower body (plyo+strength) Friday- upper/abs Saturday - lower (plyo+strength) Sunday-off

[@giuseppesalva2334]

una chimba de video parcerito, yo estoy en las mismas de quererme colgar del tablero, es cuestion de practica

[@abkonk]

You really are in inspiration though. Both for KZbin and athleticism. Thank God for you

[@grantthomas21]

Thank you so much!! Thats all im using this platform to do! I appreciate the love fr!

[@golgotgogeta12]

You motivate me a lot more than I was... You must watch out when you’re landing though

[@grantthomas21]

glad you're getting motivated! and yeah gotta try to land properly more so I'll definitely work on it!

[@madschristensen5]

Nice progress man! A tip is to practise your lobs because I have big trouble with dribbledunks but can dunk easy of the lob! Keep grinding!

[@grantthomas21]

Thats awesome bro! Thanks for the advice tho ill definitely work on my lobs!

[@owencoffman9048]

If your 11 inches above you should be able to dunk. 2 tips 1. Jump farther out if your back rimming 2. Work on finger muscle/forearm strength so you can palm a ball I can and I’m 5’10.

[@grantthomas21]

Thanks bro! I probably have been jumping too close to the rim so thats a sweet tip! I can palm it but not to the point where i can go up with it hard. But next dunk sesh I'll try some!

[@andishamoon3319]

@@grantthomas21 yessirr👑👑

[@harkiratkhasria2728]

Also next time when u have a dunk session, can u do a 2 hand rim check, I want to see how high u can get above the rim with 2 hands, thanks 🙏

[@grantthomas21]

I got you bro! I actually just filmed a jump video and i think i had some 2 hand rim checks but if not ill get it in the next one!

[@betterthanyesterday3912]

I have that blue nike shirt. Now I'm confident enough to pursue my own dunk journey. Thank you!

[@grantthomas21]

lets gooooo!!! good luck bro!

[@betterthanyesterday3912]

@@grantthomas21 thank you, I'm excited to get started. 37 years old, gonna be a hard process but I'm confident

[@tsmarcus7391]

Once you get your first dunk your bounce is gonna continue to get higher just facts bc you’re gonna fall in love with the process

[@grantthomas21]

facts bro! I've been in love with the process since 6th grade💪🏽

[@cruz_official09]

Yo I'm in 6th grade this motivates me to work harder love u bro

[@grantthomas21]

I appreciate that a lot bro!! just keep working hard and you won't regret it!

[@carsonquinlan8151]

I’m 5’8 and can touch rim on 9’6, I’m getting there 😅

[@grantthomas21]

You'll be there! definitely this year!

[@mugiwarazx5345]

Nice progress ! Try to dunk off 1, It's easier. If you are able to grab the rim with 2 hands you should dunk easily keep practicing cause Its all about practice haha !

[@grantthomas21]

yes sirrrrr sasuke hahaha I actually got my first dunk off 1 foot so good call! it's a recent video!

[@galorde5133]

One advisse: when you're taking your penultimum step try to do it a bit longer. By doing this you're vreating more momentum, so theoreticallyyou will jump 2 or 3 inches higher.

[@grantthomas21]

I'm getting back into jumping right now so ill be sure to give it a go!

[@SeanJumps]

That’s crazy good bro love the work ethic! On god I reckon if you did more off dribble attempts you would be jamming so dunks in or even just spend a session getting the lob down but none the less your progress is amazing in 2 months took more 4 to get my first dunk

[@grantthomas21]

thanks bro!! I'll definitely work on the dribble and lob attempts cuz I'm trash at them

[@Tylonzo]

If you practice the technique and lobs on a slightly shorter rim it might help

[@grantthomas21]

yeeee just gotta find one! and a pump for my ball haha thanks for the advice!

[@Tylonzo]

No problem

[@Moonlight-cd9qq]

Starting out on the same lv. Lets goo

[@grantthomas21]

Good stuff man you'll be dunking in no time!

[@NoName-kv2vm]

I was getting closer I hung from the rim with one hand for the first time but I fell on my leg and broke it now I’m down for 2 months but I’ll get right back on my jump soon

[@grantthomas21]

geez man sorry to hear about that! I'm sure you'll come back and eventually get even better, though! love the positive attitude!

[@assasincreddude4332]

nice men got one a month ago now trying to make it consistent barely 6ft small hands lets get it good luck broda

[@grantthomas21]

hahahah we're in the same boat. good luck bro!

[@GuardianReborn_ArcBladeDancer]

sick progress. you defently high enough just need to get the technoek

[@agentbean331]

Hard work pays off man 🔥.. btw what’s ur height lol ( in feet )

[@grantthomas21]

yes sir it does! I'm 6'0

[@DIMLY]

I’m around 5’7 130 I’m pretty fast , anyone have tips on what I should be doing daily to help me jump higher to dunk ? I have a pretty good regular workout routine with upper body

[@jestuurd4638]

Squat heavy and get stronger since you already got speed

[@KagutsuchiXVll]

When u go up for the dunk, swing the ball up

[@grantthomas21]

for sure! haven't gone out for a dunk sesh in awhile but I'll try that!

[@KagutsuchiXVll]

@@grantthomas21 when u swing it up it will give you more leverage

[@grantthomas21]

awesome tip bro! this definitely gonna help!

[@mumikarakus420]

nice progress man, keep it goin

[@grantthomas21]

you got it boss!

[@thomasbowes5447]

Good vid keep it up

[@grantthomas21]

thanks bro will do!

[@CoachGiosueCabitta]

Did you make strenght & conditioning workouts? Like Plyos, weighted jumps and heavy squats and deadlifts?

[@grantthomas21]

Yeah I did! I definitely include weighted jumps, squats and deadlifts into most of my workouts!

[@daniel09dailey]

Yeah main!!!

[@grantthomas21]

yeeeee💪💪

[@Aj33_]

I can dunk easily with tennis ball what size ball should I move up too next ? A volleyball or sum ?

[@grantthomas21]

yeah anything bigger honestly maybe if you have a mini basketball something you can palm easily

[@DHcardsfan1]

Lefties Unite 👊🏻

[@grantthomas21]

you know it!

[@kitnehrer3014]

2 more months and head above rim

[@grantthomas21]

Oh yeah without a doubt 💪haha

[@ymgaming9976]

Amazing progress. The fact you did that in just 2 months is insane. What kind of workout (weighted/gym) do you mainly do?

[@grantthomas21]

Thanks man! I have a ton of workout videos on my channel but it's mostly is formatted as 2-3 plyometrics exercises then 2-3 weighted exercises and I do that 3 times a week

[@MrBigTawesome]

Sorry if you’ve already been asked this but how tall are you? Also amazing progress keep grinding bro

[@grantthomas21]

Thank you so much bro! Im 6'0 with a 7'8 reach

[@tyg.o.a.t9656]

@@grantthomas21 excuse me?

[@russ8676]

Is it a 10" rim or few inches lower? and whats your height?

[@grantthomas21]

they're all about 10 and i'm 6'0

[@JohnSmith-wk9wo]

Nice video! Can you tell please, what is your height? And reach (wingspan).

[@grantthomas21]

I'm 6'0 with a 7'7 reach haha

[@danbland3249]

Hey man, can you give your program or something please? Also I’d try practicing on a lower rim to get your technique better for dunking, other than that amazing progress man

[@grantthomas21]

Thanks bro! I just do upper body one day and lower body the next for 6/7 days in the week with one off day. my leg days are 2 workouts in the day with a sprinting session and a strength/plyo session later in the day.

[@botondlovas5394]

You are really up there , you just have to learn how to palm the basketball or if you phisically cannot , try it with 2 hands

[@grantthomas21]

yeeeee for me it took just to jump higher cuz now dunking ain't no problem💪💪

[@botondlovas5394]

@@grantthomas21 i saw it bro , your bounce is crazy now

[@grantthomas21]

getting there! haha

[@itamar1001]

Yo bro is it muscle memory or newbie gains however this is crazy gains🔥

[@grantthomas21]

it's. probably a bit of muscle memory hahaha not really newbie gains cuz I been grinding💪🏽😂😂 but I used to jump a ton when I was younger so definitely muscle mem

[@gloryative5445]

Nice progress. I can hang on the rim only with one hand. I hope after 2 months to hang with 2 hands. Did you lift any weights?

[@grantthomas21]

I did a ton of lifting yeah! I'm sure in 2 months you can hang with 2 hands easy!

[@Wavy6987]

good vid

[@grantthomas21]

Thanks bro!

[@mrjesse3244]

Man it sucks cause you and I can both jump hella high, but once we have that ball in our hands like we can’t dunk, makes no sense, lowkey pisses me off😂

[@grantthomas21]

fr bruh I think we just need more practice jumping full speed with the ball lmao

[@mrjesse3244]

Yeah cause I can dunk if I can grip the ball and just run up, but it’s harder to um, dribble and dunk

[@jld40dog99]

What kind of workouts did you do to strengthen your legs?

[@grantthomas21]

I got tons of workouts on my channel! check em out!:)

[@tylerhimlin4022]

What’s the training like to make this good of progress, how often?

[@grantthomas21]

3-4 times a week doing plyometrics and strength exercises every workout

[@axlelijah2327]

How tall are you bro??INSANE PROGRESS BTW

[@grantthomas21]

I'm about 6'1 lol thanks bro!

[@408965]

need those special spud webb shoes i used to help me dunk in the 80's......they still sell them

[@grantthomas21]

lmao if he could dunk in them then maybe the shoes did help

[@Mac-pluto]

How much you weigh? I’m about 6 foot and when I was 245lbs I could grab rim with 1 hand.. about 220 now and haven’t hooped since quarantine but I’m thinking I could dunk if I get to around 200lbs

[@grantthomas21]

as long as you maintain or gain strength you'll jump way higher at 200! I'm about 200 but in this video I was only like 180

[@Iam_474]

Does the arm swing really help

[@modestobeltran9202]

Yes

[@babyyatesproductions1999]

what workouts do u do to increase ur jump right now im barely grabbing rim

[@grantthomas21]

I got a bunch of workouts on my channel! the most recent one is the one I've been doing lately

[@babyyatesproductions1999]

@@grantthomas21 okay bet I’m finna start doinn them thanksb

[@grantthomas21]

gotchu bro

[@grantthomas21]

comment your favorite workout!

[@grantthomas21]

just about 6 foot!

[@hoodieice121]

What’s the name of the music you use?? 🔥

[@grantthomas21]

Ones called summer in NY, ones fred on the friz, another is homer said. Lol its all in the youtube audio library

[@brianmaldonado4931]

Good vid how tall are you, I’m tryna touch rim too can I do it

[@grantthomas21]

anyone can touch the rim if they work hard enough! I'm 6'0 or so

[@brianmaldonado4931]

Thanks

[@michaeltrejo1846]

how you is

[@grantthomas21]

good! how are you bro?

[@christiandoster2769]

🔥🔥🔥

[@grantthomas21]

yes sirrrr

[@TOPLEVEL1]

I’m 6 feet road to dunking

[@grantthomas21]

Good luck!! Plenty of good sample workouts on my channel for reference

[@ryanm5399]

You should be yamming em I can not jump as high as you and I can dunk sometimes I’ve hit 8 total my first one was like a month ago

[@grantthomas21]

shoot well I'm sorta yamming now! haha

[@ryanm5399]

@@grantthomas21 that’s wassup!!!

[@agdunking3075]

Any workouts you did

[@grantthomas21]

Tons of example workouts on my channel!

[@jorababayann]

Hello men ! Just a question : do you have any program for that ? because I’m training for dunk like you so ...

[@grantthomas21]

nah I'm sorry no program yet, I just do legs Monday Wednesday Friday and upper body Tuesday Thursday Saturday. for legs I do plyometrics and strength in the same workout

[@georgeogbuehi1271]

after how many weeks of working did you see your relative massive increase in vert.

[@georgeogbuehi1271]

or did it increase by a constant amount each week. Cause Ive been working but not seeing that half inch result in one week.

[@grantthomas21]

Definitely more results when you start then less and less as time goes on but I'd say 2 to 4 months can make a huge difference in vertical

[@georgeogbuehi1271]

@@grantthomas21 thanks

[@robinsonnis]

Go hawks!

[@grantthomas21]

yes sirrrrr

[@jyandie29]

Just a question what is the measurement of your vert?

[@grantthomas21]

right now is about 40, in the video maybe around 35-36

[@jasonlawrence8252]

How many days a week did u practice?, n how long were ur jump/dunk sessions

[@grantthomas21]

I jump like 3 days a week and my dunk sessions usually last like 45 minutes to an hour or so

[@krishplays1239]

What were your workouts

[@grantthomas21]

Check out some vids on the channel! There are example workouts

[@iamabigboyhaha]

How tall are you?? I’m 6’1 and can barely even touch the rim with my middle finger

[@grantthomas21]

I'm about 6'0-6'1 so around your height!

[@kevinisthebest2004]

Do you play basketball everyday or jump everyday on workout day or rest day???

[@grantthomas21]

mon-upper/jump -tues-lower weds-upper -thurs-lower fri-upper -saturday-lower -sunday-off

[@kevinisthebest2004]

SCARG Do you think is okay for me to play basketball everyday on workout and rest days???Even thought Jordan Kilganon dunks everyday for gains!!

[@grantthomas21]

I think hooping everyday would take away some results from jump training but if you wanna get better at basketball more than jumping then im sure thatd be fine, youll still get results lol

[@kevinisthebest2004]

SCARG Wait So I shouldn’t not be playing basketball or dunking everyday wait is really bad??? cause I wanna get better dunking and shooting pretty much good.

[@grantthomas21]

Id say play less basketball then so you dont tire yourself out

[@rubencvc8191]

Tips on knee and ankle pain

[@grantthomas21]

Train barefoot when doing jump rope for ankles and do patrick step ups and tke for your knee. Also stretch and foam roll daily

[@rubencvc8191]

SCARG bending my knee hurts more then some light jumping so should i keep going trough some pain or ?

[@grantthomas21]

Nahhhh dont do anything that hurts just stretch, foam roll and tke and it should feel better pretty soon

[@rubencvc8191]

SCARG u think i can play a game again in 4 weeks because running and jumping doesnt really hurt but more when i bend the knee and more tips on ankle pain?

[@grantthomas21]

Yeah youll definitely be able to play in 4 weeks probably sooner lol. If you have a bike then id say use it a lot too

[@abkonk]

why do you wear the glasses when you jump and workout?

[@grantthomas21]

When i wear my glasses the rim looks lower so it gives me more confidence lmao

[@abkonk]

@@grantthomas21 😂😂I'll give it a try

[@hooperboi3484]

Whats your program bro

[@grantthomas21]

I just write my own workouts I do legs 4 times a week tho lol

[@djnightsgaming2354]

I can grab 9ft rim off vert and I'm only 5'9

[@grantthomas21]

That's really good!

[@bennysenpai6091]

What workouts did you do?

[@grantthomas21]

check out my latest vid!

[@sakhrproz9334]

What workouts did you do

[@grantthomas21]

Mostly plyometric and sprinting workouts! A lot of stretching and recovery too! But I got a ton of vids on it so check em out!

[@gtavforandroid7695]

I jump 33 inches at 14 years old

[@grantthomas21]

That's really good!

[@ayoooooooooo5430]

Ngl I have a 9 centimeters vertical

[@colinross1533]

What did you do to increase it?

[@grantthomas21]

Tons of lifting and plyometrics! I have plenty of vids of sample workouts!

[@slayernoblesse5966]

id say switch arms i'm no expert tho just a suggestion

[@grantthomas21]

I'll try it out!

[@Jack_1uh]

TBH i think you could have dunked with your beginning vert you just need 4 inches above the rim and a good lob from someone

[@grantthomas21]

Takes me over a foot above rim to dunk now😂

[@Gamercows]

To be honest you have great form and great explosion but try coming off at better angle. Thats how i got my first dunks I released you could already dunk but anyone that needs help could maybe use this comment.

[@grantthomas21]

the angle is huge! I got my first dunk by coming from the side of the court instead the middle haha definitely a good tip!

[@guidoscarcella8508]

What is your standing reach?

[@grantthomas21]

standing reach is 7'7" lol

[@guidoscarcella8508]

@@grantthomas21 bro that’s super impressive to jump that high!! How tall are you?

[@grantthomas21]

appreciate it bro! I'm 6'0" haha

[@angkarnnanakorn8604]

How many inches did you increase

[@grantthomas21]

Probably about 5 or so

[@christopherputong5215]

Bro what is your workout?

[@grantthomas21]

Check out the channel! Tons of vertical jump workouts! 😄

[@christopherputong5215]

Bro? You train also your core to jump higher?

[@grantthomas21]

Yeah I do some core but it's mostly covered from squats and deadlifts

[@christopherputong5215]

Last question bro, do you workout your legs everyday?

[@grantthomas21]

Nope! As of right now I train legs 3 days a week and then a 4th day is just a jump sesh

[@jesusknowsallaboutit409]

did you workout any?

[@grantthomas21]

yes I do a lot! 6 days a week

[@barara8794]

Can I ask how tall are you ?

[@grantthomas21]

yeah i'm 6'0" !

[@damocles4744]

What’s your height bro?

[@grantthomas21]

6 foot brotha

[@lukeswartzentruber631]

3:35 i was trippin

[@yeetbrothers4400]

What stuff did you do can You give me a workout

[@grantthomas21]

I got tons of workouts on my channel if you wanna check them out!

[@iimusa]

Hey.Im 16 and 6 1 120 pounds and i work out ive gained about 6 pounds in 2 weeks but I wanna know the best exercises to gain good muscle from home with no equipment or very little equipment.

[@grantthomas21]

For legs, probably nordics and single leg squats. Chest would be push ups, back would be pull ups and supermans. For shoulders, you can learn the hand stand push up or do lateral raises with objects in your house lol

[@iimusa]

@@grantthomas21 thanks,i already do nordics and weighted squats and pushups but im gonna try the other ones you listed

[@grantthomas21]

sounds like you're on track! doing a lot of sprints is good too but I got tons of workout videos on my channel!

[@EatingThread]

Eat a lot of foods that’ll stick to you and have a protein shake after every workout. If you’re looking to gain so water weight too/get better workouts I’d suggest looking into creatine as well.

[@grantthomas21]

yeee never missed a post workout shake/meal and creatine works well for about 2 weeks then I take a break from it

[@Dota1RGC_Atinad]

How tall are you bro? 6Ft?

[@grantthomas21]

Yessir bout 6 feet

[@Dota1RGC_Atinad]

@@grantthomas21 did you train with weight too? Or just with your bodyweight?

[@ikhbayarerdenebat5195]

whats your height bro

[@grantthomas21]

I'm like 6'1 with a 7'9 ish reach haha

[@Kashlein]

I’m 5,2 touching 9,2

[@grantthomas21]

That's very impressive!

[@joeparkin3435]

How tall are you?

[@grantthomas21]

6 foot gang