Standing Long Jump
How to do the Standing Long Jump with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Quads
Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
Body Only
How to do the Standing Long Jump
- 1
This 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
Utilizing a big arm swing and a countermovement of the legs, jump forward as far as you can.
- 3
Attempt to land with your feet out in front you, reaching as far as possible with your legs.
- 4
Measure the distance from your landing point to the starting point and track results.
Log it, see it on your body.
Every Standing Long Jump set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your quads volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
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