In most of the articles that we’ve published, we’ve advised long jumpers to focus on developing their horizontal speed and jumping ability. We haven’t discussed long jump drills for height because many long jumpers get caught up in developing more air time to the point where it affects the length of their jumping distance. You …
Hill workouts are amazing for jumpers that want to improve the power, elasticity and speed that will allow them to jump further in the long jump. Unlike other training regimes, hill training is free. You only need to get access to a hill that has a good gradient. (Ideally, a gradient that is greater than …
This is a very interesting question because elite long jump performances have been done using both techniques. The hang technique was used by former world record holders such as Bob Beamon, who jumped 8.90m in Mexico City and held the long jump world record for over 20 years. The hitchkick has been used more over the …