Standing Long Jump
- Main muscles
- Quads
- Also works
- Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound · Push
How to do it
- This drill is best done in sand or other soft landing surface. Ensure that you are able to measure distance. Stand in a partial squat stance with feet shoulder width apart.
- Utilizing a big arm swing and a countermovement of the legs, jump forward as far as you can.
- Attempt to land with your feet out in front you, reaching as far as possible with your legs.
- Measure the distance from your landing point to the starting point and track results.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Standing Long Jump work?
- Mainly the quads, with help from the calves, glutes, hamstrings.
- What equipment do I need?
- Nothing but your bodyweight.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
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Exercise descriptions: free-exercise-db, public domain.