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Broad Jump
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Last discussed Sep 17, 2026
A standing long jump test used to assess lower body power. The participant jumps horizontally from a standing position and the distance is measured to evaluate explosive power.
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Essentials: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Dr. Andy Galpin
Andy Galpin. · Sep 17, 2026
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Used for: Assessing lower body power by measuring horizontal jump distance relative to body height
Praised: Cost-free, no equipment needed, simple benchmark (jump your own height)
vs: Offered as the accessible alternative to laboratory velocity transducer measu...
"The accessible version here is a simple broad jump. Stand in a normal position, jump out as far in front of you as you possibly can and measure the distance between where you started and the back of your heel where it lands. A super basic number t..."
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