Legs·Bodyweight·Compound

Standing Long Jump

Quads · Bodyweight

Beginner

Body Part

Legs

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound

Force

Push

The Standing Long Jump is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Quads.

Muscles Worked

Quads primaryCalves secondaryGlutes secondaryHamstrings secondary

How to Do the Standing Long Jump

  1. 1This 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.
  2. 2Utilizing a big arm swing and a countermovement of the legs, jump forward as far as you can.
  3. 3Attempt to land with your feet out in front you, reaching as far as possible with your legs.
  4. 4Measure the distance from your landing point to the starting point and track results.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.

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