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High Jump

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Approach rhythm and vertical force expression.

General Benefits

  • - improves jump mechanics

What It Affects

Focus Areas: calves, glutes, hip flexors, core

Muscle Changes: better reactive strength

Physical Qualities: vertical power, timing

Rules and Technique

  • - Consistent curve approach.
  • - Tall plant leg.
  • - Fast free-leg drive.

Starter Plan

  • - approach drills
  • - scissor jumps
  • - strength and mobility split

Nutrition Focus

  • - recovery meals
  • - hydration
  • - calcium and vitamin D support

Performance Benchmarks

Height benchmarks are approximate adult standards and not qualification rules.

DistanceSexWorld RecordOlympic LevelElite NationalCompetitive ClubFit IndividualIntermediateAverageBeginner
High JumpMale2.45m2.28-2.40m2.10-2.27m1.90-2.09m1.65-1.89m1.45-1.64m1.25-1.44m<1.25m
High JumpFemale2.09m1.95-2.04m1.80-1.94m1.65-1.79m1.45-1.64m1.30-1.44m1.15-1.29m<1.15m

Compare Your Time

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Current estimate: Olympic Level tier (2.28-2.40m)

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