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COUNTERMOVEMENT JUMP
The countermovement jump test measures explosive strength. This test is
performed by starting in an upright standing position and squatting down to
a 90 degree leg bend position before immediately jumping vertically as high
as possible. Hands should be held on the hips to avoid the effect of arm
swinging to the test. Knees and ankles should be extended at take-off, and
they should be in a similar extended position when landing on the ball of the
foot.
In the test you perform three attempts of the countermovement jump and
the best attempt is the test result. Give yourself a short recovery period
between attempts to ensure maximal effort on every attempt.
Performing the Countermovement Jump
Wear the Polar Bluetooth® Smart Stride Sensor, and choose
Countermovement, and press START.
displayed.
Countermovement Start now!
test.
1Stand upright with your hands on your hips.
2Squat rapidly to about a 90 degree knee angle, and immediately jump ver-
tically.
3Land with both feet with your legs straight and ankles extended.
4Perform three attempts of the countermovement jump. Give yourself a
short recovery period between attempts to ensure maximal effort on
every attempt.
During the test you will see the number jumps performed
(1/3, 2/3 or
Searching for stride sensor
3/3), and the height of your last jump e.g.
111
is shown when you can start the
Jump test >
is
59
cm.
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