English Explanatory Dictionary

vertical jump

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A standard measure of explosive power that quantifies lower-body strength by finding the difference between a person's standing reach and the highest point they can touch while jumping; athletes perform a squat and explosive upward jump, swinging their arms for momentum, with the score revealing their power; often using chalk or a Vertec device for measurement.

Word forms

vertical jump vertical jumps

Synonyms

vertical leap Sargent Jump

Related words

Jumpsole jump trainer jump training shoe plyometrics vertical jump test
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