Approach speed is the foundation
Faster approach means more force to convert at takeoff. Most amateur high jumpers don't run fast enough through the curve. Train sprint speed, lean drills, and curve speed specifically.
High jump height comes from three things: approach speed, lean angle, and vertical drive at takeoff. Add inches to any of them and the bar gets higher. Here's how to find the biggest gap and close it.
Faster approach means more force to convert at takeoff. Most amateur high jumpers don't run fast enough through the curve. Train sprint speed, lean drills, and curve speed specifically.
More lean = more vertical force at takeoff. Lean drills (run through the curve at full speed, then return) build the lean tolerance you need.
Free leg knee drive and arm drive at takeoff add height. Plyometric work (box jumps, depth jumps) builds the rate of force needed.
AI grades approach speed, lean angle, and takeoff drive separately. You see which one is the biggest gap. Train it, re-test, the bar goes higher.
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