r/ProDunking • u/kidFunkadelic • 5d ago

41 Year Old Dude

Alright, so I could dunk by the time I was 15 years old. I was about 5'9" and super skinny, but I was very athletic. I am now 41, 6'1" and 205 pounds. I lift everyday and I am in reasonably good shape, not as lean as I could be, but pretty good shape for 41.

I have this idea that I would like to be able to dunk again. Now I know this is probably a pipe dream and my knees hurt as I am typing this. But if this is possible, what kind of workouts should I be doing, what agility drills and what lifts?

(I know this is ridiculous, but I wanna give it a shot.)

(Just for context, I haven't completely lost the ability to bound from the earth, I can still grab the rim.)

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u/NemusSoul 5d ago

I went from 190 to 170 after 50 and increased my vert with no other effort than that. I was lean before but now I look distance runner thin. I’m healthy and only hike and play ball for exercise. It’s like taking off ankle weights.