Broad jump

How to do it

1. Stand with feet hip-width and an upright torso in a clear space.
2. Bend your hips and knees, swinging your arms back to load the jump.
3. Explosively extend your legs, projecting forward with an arm swing.
4. Extend your body in the air, aiming for maximum horizontal distance.
5. Land softly on both feet with bent knees to absorb the impact.

Common mistakes

• Landing with stiff legs
• Falling backward from losing balance on landing
• Not using your arms to generate momentum

Other variations

• Box jump
• Lateral box jump