Broad Jump / Standing Long Jump

General And Specifics

• this exercise trains the legs, the hip flexors as well as the jumping power
• you will need a little more space or you can also do the leg exercise outdoors
• better warm-up before, to prevent injuries

Starting Position

• your feet are shoulder width apart
• the arms hang down at the sides
• posture is upright

Correct Execution

• bend the knees and tilt the upper body forward a bit
• meanwhile, move the arms backwards
• push back the hip, so that the knees do not protrude the toes
• swing your arms forward while you push yourself off the ground and jump forwards
• land on the balls of your feet
• absorb the power with your bent knees
• turn around and jump again or do three little jumps backwards
• do several ones

tip for the workout

• use weight cuffs or only use one leg to make the exercise more intensive