High Jump
highApproach 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.
| Distance | Sex | World Record | Olympic Level | Elite National | Competitive Club | Fit Individual | Intermediate | Average | Beginner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Jump | Male | 2.45m | 2.28-2.40m | 2.10-2.27m | 1.90-2.09m | 1.65-1.89m | 1.45-1.64m | 1.25-1.44m | <1.25m |
| High Jump | Female | 2.09m | 1.95-2.04m | 1.80-1.94m | 1.65-1.79m | 1.45-1.64m | 1.30-1.44m | 1.15-1.29m | <1.15m |
Compare Your Time
Enter your time and compare against benchmark tiers.
Current estimate: Olympic Level tier (2.28-2.40m)