Having good high jump form will help you get the extra edge in the high jump event. However, the main focus for a high jumper is to improve their conditioning so that their body has the ability to get the vertical height to clear the jump. Good high jump form will allow the athlete to […]
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Speed exercises for high jumpers
For many high jumpers, speed will be a factor for them jumping high in the high jump. The speed needs to be controlled and the horizontal force and velocity needs to be transferred into vertical height. The more controlled speed the athlete can manage, the vertical height they can generate. Speed exercises for high jump […]
How to jump off one foot
There are double-footed jumpers and there are single-footed jumpers. Double-footed jumpers tend to have difficulty jumping off one foot when they want to maximise their vertical leap. The main reason for this is they aren’t aware of their body’s mechanics that will help them maximise their jump. Skip to section Why can you jump higher […]
Do ankle weights help you jump higher in high jump?
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. When I was doing high jump, I used to think that this was the case. So I purchased some ankle weights and tried to train myself to improve the power in my knee drive. Ankle weights do provide some resistance. But it doesn’t really target the right muscle. Instead, […]
High Jump Technique
A question that we get from alot of high jumpers is how can they improve their high jump by improving their technique. The first thing we usually advise them to do is to improve their physical conditioning since it will allow them to jump higher in the high jump. Once the physical conditioning is maximised, […]
How to jump higher (faster!)
*Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. You’re here because you want to jump as high as you possibly can, as quickly as you possibly can. And the way to accomplish this is by improving your body’s conditioning so that your body can explode vertically and give you more height when jumping. There are quite a […]
Best high jump training equipment.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I’m excited to be publishing this because it gives anybody that wants to become great at high jump the opportunity to setup their own training academy. Whether this is a setup at home, at school, or in the local community, you will be able to excel as a high […]
Best high jump spikes for high jumpers.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To successfully jump the highest jump that you can in the high jump, you need to have footwear that will allow you to control your speed and friction during your high jump approach. In theory, it is possible to jump without spikes and to jump either barefoot or with […]
Can compression socks help you with your high jump performance?
Skip to section Should you wear compression socks while doing the high jump?What was the benefit of wearing compression socks for the high jump?Consider using compression socks in your high jump training.Beware of fake compression socks. Should you wear compression socks while doing the high jump? This one is an interesting topic because there have been […]
If you want to jump high, you need to improve your core strength (abdominals)
If you want to jump higher, run faster and be more powerful in your high jump, you must improve your core strength. Not only is it good for improving your high jump performance, but it will also minimise the chances of you getting an injury. Especially as you start to take on more explosive movements. […]