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High Jump - Track & Field
The high jump is an olymic track and field event, where an
athlete has to jump
over a horizontal bar without throwing it down.
Over the years different high jump techniques were developed.
Since
1993 the high jump world record is held by Javier Sotomayor at
2
meters and 45 cm. (Cuba)
Technical description: High Jump - Track & Field
- Todays High Jumpers use a technique called Fosbury Flop, Before that high jump athletes used the straddle jump. In 1968 Dick Fosbury went to the olympic games and used his own technique for the high jump event. He won gold and that's why now everybody uses his technique.
The fosbury flop is when you turn backwards after you jump off and go over the bar in a bridge-position. You land on the mats with your back.
- Sprint towards the bar diagonally and curve in the last 3 steps.
- Jump from your stronger leg and leap head first.
- The principle of this high jump technique is that you keep as much body mass as possible under bar-level. (see videos / pictures)
Trainer advice: High Jump - Track & Field
- If you wanna increase your highjump technique and vertical leap, i suggest you train with a track and field trainer from your closest track and field trainer in your area.
- For great high jump results you need a great amount of fast twitch muscle fiber and little body weight.
- Cycling or very far runs can be destructive for your high jump progress.
Videos: High Jump - Track & Field
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