Every high jumper dreads having to jump if it has been raining or if the ground is wet. Even slight dampness in the ground can make a huge difference to your run-up, take-off approach, jumping ability off the ground and safety. Ideally, you won’t have to jump in these conditions, however there will be times […]
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Is endurance training good for high jumpers?
Endurance and stamina training are good for conditioning the body to do more intensive exercises, but it shouldn’t be at the heart of a high jumper’s training regime. There is nothing wrong with a high jumper having the speed endurance to run a 400m sprint in under 60 seconds, however if you train a high […]
How important is the knee drive in high jump?
You can break down the phases of the high jump into factors that will contribute towards 80% of your performance and other factors that will contribute towards 20% of your performance. In my own opinion, the knee drive can make a substantial difference to your performance, but I think it falls into the 20%. The […]
Improve your vertical jumping ability in high jump with hurdle jumps.
When I was training for the high jump, this was my favourite plyometric exercise because it greatly improved the elasticity in my legs. What this means is it made me feel more ‘springy’, thus it was much easier to jump higher. It is a plyometric exercise that I would encourage all high jumpers to include […]
Should I wear high jump spikes to improve my performance?
Have you been high jumping in normal shoes, running spikes or even barefoot? Do you think that investing in high jump spikes will improve your performance? To excel in high jump, you want to have the right apparel that will allow you to train and perform effectively. BUT, upgrading to high jump spikes won’t automatically […]
How important is it to visualize when doing high jump?
Skip to section How important is it to visualize when doing high jump?How can you use visualization to jump higher in high jump?1.You can see the bar low. 2. Mentally rehearse your high jump phases. 3. See yourself winning. Bonus How important is it to visualize when doing high jump? Visualization is a key part […]
How much money do high jumpers make?
Have you ever wondered how much money high jumpers make in their career and wondered whether it can be pursued as a profession? Many track and field athletes struggle to earn an income from the sport and are driven by their will to achieve ‘Olympic glory’ rather than pursuing financial gain. Even those athletes that […]
What is high jump?
High jump is a track and field event that tests the people’s ability to jump and clear a bar at the greatest height. The event is fascinating because it puts into perspective people’s ability to defy gravity and their own physical stature in order to propel themselves to heights beyond most people’s imaginations. Saying that […]
What is the high jump world record?
The high jump world record is an astonishing one and has risen greatly over the past 100 years. Currently, the world record is held by Javier Sotomayor from Cuba, who jumped 2.45m to set the world record in 1993. He is the only person to have ever jumped over 8 feet in height (8 feet, […]
White men can’t jump? Neither can any other ethnic race except black! That is simply not true.
It’s time to separate fact from fiction. Ever since Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson graced shared their basketball skills on screen, the phrase “White men can’t jump”has been an assumption in society. It goes a bit further to assume that the best jumpers or even athletes in the world are of black heritage. There are […]