Broad Jump: muscles worked and form

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Muscles worked

Main	Gluteus maximus, Quadriceps
Also	Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius

Setup

A clear runway on a non-slip floor; full rest between jumps.

How to do it well

Load the hips and swing the arms back
Jump forward as far as you can
Stick the landing with soft knees

Common mistakes

Landing with straight legs
Rushing reps without resetting

Free programs with Broad Jump

Bodyweight Advanced (4 day)
Power and Explosiveness (3 day)
Field and Court Sports Strength (3 day)

Similar exercises

Bodyweight Squat
Pistol Squat
Shrimp Squat
Split Squat
Tuck Jump
Back Squat

General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.