In order of importance (click to learn how to exercise each muscle group): 1) QUADRICEPS needed to straighten leg after planting your takeoff foot 2) GASTROCNEMIUS needed for the last push off of the ground at takeoff 3) GLUTIALS needed to help in the jumping process 4) TRICEPS needed to throw the ball into the hoop with authority 5) DELTOIDS needed to raise the ball up over your head while soaring through the air |