Superb breakdown and explanation of the bio-mechanics of the different elements of the overall movement. The arm-speed aspect especially, was a real "light-bulb" moment for me: up to now, I have, kind of, deliberately - and therefore slowly - lowered my arms to the rear-most point; taken a moment (or three!) to gather myself for the leap, then swung the arms forward in more of a strength attitude than a speed one. I am also pretty sure that my arms never rotate forward above shoulder height while airborne. Looking forward to putting what I have learned here into practice when I next jump and very excited to see what impact it has on my distance.
4:22 that was an amazing jump!
Superb breakdown and explanation of the bio-mechanics of the different elements of the overall movement. The arm-speed aspect especially, was a real "light-bulb" moment for me: up to now, I have, kind of, deliberately - and therefore slowly - lowered my arms to the rear-most point; taken a moment (or three!) to gather myself for the leap, then swung the arms forward in more of a strength attitude than a speed one.
I am also pretty sure that my arms never rotate forward above shoulder height while airborne.
Looking forward to putting what I have learned here into practice when I next jump and very excited to see what impact it has on my distance.
The amount of time the person in the background walking back and front
Great illustration & explanations!
Why wouldn't you want to jump more horizontally? I'm thinking that that would get you further
Excellent Video
You could probably land wider to gain an inch or two
Great analysis Chris! Does longer broad jump equal better speed?
You are truly gifted, ever tried becominga pro athelte?
Thank you, man! Very helpful
350cm......???!
I did around 140 cm when I was 10. But free lock down we didn't have sports day :(