Side Standing Long Jump
How to do the Side Standing Long Jump
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Begin standing with your feet hip width apart in an athletic stance. Your head and chest should be up, knees and hips slightly bent. This will be your starting position.
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Leaning to your right, extend through your hips, knees, and ankles to jump into the air. Block with the arms to lead the movement, jumping as far to your right as you can.
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Land facing the same direction with your feet hip width apart, absorbing the impact through your lower body.
How to program the Side Standing Long Jump
Sets and reps
As a compound movement, the Side Standing Long Jump responds well to heavier loading. For strength, work in the 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps range with 2–3 minutes of rest between sets. For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 90 seconds of rest is the classic hypertrophy zone. Place it early in your session, when you're freshest, and leave 1–3 reps in reserve on most sets.
Progression
The Side Standing Long Jump is beginner-friendly. Start with a load (or rep count) you can complete with clean form on every set, then add a small amount of weight or 1–2 reps each week. When you hit the top of your rep range on all sets, increase the load and drop back to the bottom of the range — simple double progression.
Secondary muscles worked
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Side Standing Long Jump work?
The Side Standing Long Jump primarily targets the Quadriceps. It also recruits the Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
What equipment do I need for the Side Standing Long Jump?
You need no equipment (bodyweight only). Difficulty level: Beginner.
How many sets and reps of the Side Standing Long Jump should I do?
For strength, do 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps with 2–3 minutes rest. For muscle growth, do 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with about 90 seconds rest.
