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Use a Broad Jump to Assess Power
Stand still and jump forward as far as possible; measure from the start line to the back of the heel on landing. A crude benchmark is being able to broad jump approximately your body height; for females, reduce that benchmark by about 15%.
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“"So the cost-free version here is a simple broad jump. So this is stand with normal position, jump out as far in front of you as you possibly can and measure the distance between where you started and the back of your heel where it lands."”
huberman · Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Huberman Lab Guest Series · Jan 18, 2023 · 1:13:14 · open ↗
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