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Standing Broad Jump Test

Explosive leg strength is so important in many sports. The standing broad jump test is an effective way to measure development in athletes and gym users.

What's The Point?

Many sports such as track and field, basketball, and volleyball require explosive leg strength. The standing broad jump test is a good way to assess this, and thus monitor the effectiveness of your training program.

What Do You Need?

Long Jump pit
30 meter tape measure
An assistant

How Do You Do The Test?

Stand with your feet at the edge of the sandpit.
From a two foot, standing start, leap as far forward as possible
The assistant measures the distance from the edge of the sandpit to your first contact point in the sandpit
Repeat the test several times and record your best distance.

What Results You'll See

There are two ways you can use your results. By comparing your results over time, you will be able to assess the effectiveness of your training regime.

Alternatively, you can compare your results with the following data. The first table was obtained from the results of tests conducted with world-class athletes, the second and third tables from the general population.

	Endurance Runners and Cyclists	Squash Players
% Rank	Females	Males
91-100	2.94 - 3.15 m	3.40 - 3.75 m
81 - 90	2.80 - 2.93 m	3.10 - 3.39 m
71 - 80	2.65 - 2.79 m	2.95 - 3.09 m
61 - 70	2.50 - 2.64 m	2.80 - 2.94 m
51 - 60	2.35 - 2.49 m	2.65 - 2.79 m
41 - 50	2.20 - 2.34 m	2.50 - 2.64 m
31 - 40	2.05 - 2.19 m	2.35 - 2.49 m
21 - 30	1.90 - 2.04 m	2.20 - 2.34 m
11 - 20	1.75 - 1.89 m	2.05 - 2.19 m
1 - 10	1.60 - 1.74 m	1.90 - 2.04 m

The following table is for 15 to 16 year old athletes:

Gender	Excellent	Above average	Average	Below average	Poor
Male	>2.01m	2.00 - 1.86m	1.85 - 1.76m	1.75 - 1.65m	<1.65m
Female	>1.66m	1.65 - 1.56	1.55 - 1.46m	1.45 - 1.35m	<1.35m