vertical jump
A standard measure of explosive power that quantifies lower-body strength by finding…A standard measure of explosive power that quantifies lower-body strength by finding the difference between a person's standing reach and the highest point they can touch while jumping; athletes perform a squat and explosive upward jump, swinging their arms for momentum, with the score revealing their power; often using chalk or a Vertec device for measurement.
Meaning
1 sensesA standard measure of explosive power that quantifies lower-body strength by finding the difference between a person's standing reach and the highest point they can touch while jumping; athletes perform a squat and explosive upward jump, swinging their arms for momentum, with the score revealing their power; often using chalk or a Vertec device for measurement.
Forms
plural: vertical jumps| Singular | vertical jump |
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