| Have you ever seen someone jump high and think, I | | | | So when are your arms back behind your body? The |
| wish I could jump like that? Well you can and I will tell | | | | arms will be straight and behind you when you are |
| you how. | | | | taking the large second to last step. This will produce |
| Jumping has a lot to do with form, which is also | | | | more force against the ground which will cause you |
| known as biomechanics. Certain movements will | | | | to jump higher when you leave the ground. You must |
| produce more torque than others when jumping. | | | | realize that your arms will come forward and up |
| Let's look at some very important steps to make | | | | above your head as you continue your jump. When |
| you jump higher from using good form. | | | | the last foot touches the ground your arms should |
| First is the arm swing. The arms should remain | | | | be on there way forward and up. |
| straight as possible and go back behind you as far as | | | | How can training the shoulders help you jump higher? |
| they can before you jump. The approach should end | | | | The shoulder is what is moving your straight arms |
| in a giant step followed immediately by a smaller step. | | | | from behind you to in front of you until they are |
| If you are right handed the giant step is taken with | | | | straight up in the air. If you have strong front |
| your right foot and the last small step is with your | | | | deltoids you will be able to produce more force from |
| left foot. For left handed people it's opposite. | | | | a faster arm swing. |