Muscle Groups
- Hips & Buttocks
- Legs
Purposes
- Developing explosive power in the legs.
- Developing balance and body control.
Overview
The Standing Broad Jump develops power in the lower body. This exercise can be used to measure power in the legs by recording the distance between the take-off line and the point of contact on the landing (back of the heels). You may use this exercise for metabolic conditioning by jumping for a defined distance (e.g., 15 yards).
Description
- Stand with you feet about hip width.
- Jump forward as far as you can.
- Land on both feet.
- Set yourself and repeat.
Mistakes
- Jumping too far and falling.
- Favoring one side.
