Legs / Beginner / Compound (multi-joint)

Standing Long Jump

An explosive bodyweight exercise for the quads, with the calves, glutes and hamstrings assisting.

At a glance

Primary

Quads

Secondary

Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings

Equipment

Bodyweight

Movement pattern

Jump / plyometric

Level

Beginner

Type

Legs, Compound (multi-joint), Explosive

Loads the knee. Use a load you can control and skip it if it causes pain.

How to do it

1. This drill is best done in sand or other soft landing surface. Ensure that you are able to measure distance. Stand in a partial squat stance with feet shoulder width apart.
2. Utilizing a big arm swing and a countermovement of the legs, jump forward as far as you can.
3. Attempt to land with your feet out in front you, reaching as far as possible with your legs.
4. Measure the distance from your landing point to the starting point and track results.

Common mistakes

• ✗ Landing with straight legs or leaning back.

  Why it hurts: The knees and lower back take a hard impact.

  ✓ Instead: Land with the hips back and knees bent, arms reaching forward, and hold the landing.

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