Side Standing Long Jump

Technique

How to perform Side Standing Long Jump

1. Stand with your feet about hip-width apart and clear space beside you.
2. Bend your hips and knees into an athletic countermovement while preparing your arms to assist the jump.
3. Push off both feet to jump sideways, extending your hips, knees and ankles and swinging your arms with the effort.
4. Land on both feet facing the same direction, bending your ankles, knees and hips to absorb the landing.
5. Regain a stable stance before repeating, and practice the opposite direction as well.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved