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Vertical Jump Calculator - How High Can You Jump?
This test is designed to measure your explosive leg lower. All
you need is a a high wall, such as the outside of a building, and
a bit of room so you can jump and land safely.
Start
by standing side on to a wall and reach up as high as you can with
the hand closest to the wall. Make note of how high you can reach.
This is called the standing reach height. Then stand a little away
from the wall, and jump high as possible using both arms and legs
to assist in projecting the body upwards. Attempt to touch the wall
at the highest point of the jump. Make note of where you touched
the wall at the height of the jump. Measure the distance between
the standing reach height and the maximum jump height, and that
is your result.
You can assist in recording your score by holding a piece of chalk
in your had and using it to mark the wall. If the wall already has
horizontal lines, such as a brick wall, it will be easier to mark
your jump height. Have as many attempts as you need to get the best
possible score. Practice your technique, as the jump height can
be affected by how much you bend your knees before jumping, and
the effective use of the arms.
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