Broad Jumps

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Best Use For Improving Vertical Jump

Broad Jumps are a good exercise for improving reactive strength and reducing ground contact time for two legged jumpers.

Technique Tips

The idea with broad jumps is to jump for both height and distance whilst minimizing ground contact time. When the goal is an improved vertical jump however I believe this exercise is more effective if you place greater emphasis on height over distance.

Alternative Exercises

Some good alternatives to Broad Jumps are

Broad Jumps with a Power Jumper

Alternate Leg Bounding

Alternate Leg Bounding with a Power Jumper