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§ L · Exercises · QuadricepsUpdated 6/2026

Broad Long Jump

The broad long jump develops explosive lower-body power and jumping technique without equipment.

Muscle group
Quadriceps
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise type
Plyometrics
Technique
Advanced technique
Explosive

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Quadriceps

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and brace your core.

  2. 02

    Lower into a half squat, hinge at your hips, and swing your arms back, keeping your weight over the midfoot.

  3. 03

    Drive explosively through your feet into the floor and swing your arms forward to jump as far forward as possible.

  4. 04

    Land softly on both feet with your knees and hips bending to absorb the impact, keep your knees tracking over your toes, and stabilize your position.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Broad Long Jump is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Aim for a quick lowering phase and a powerful takeoff, while maintaining a controlled landing. End the set if your landing starts to break down or your knees cave inward.

The broad long jump develops explosive lower-body power and jumping technique without equipment.

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