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Side Standing Long Jump

How to do the Side Standing Long Jump with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Quads

Secondary

Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings

Equipment

Bodyweight

Step by step

How to do the Side Standing Long Jump

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Land facing the same direction with your feet hip width apart, absorbing the impact through your lower body.

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Every Side Standing Long Jump set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your quads volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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Where the Side Standing Long Jump fits

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FAQ

Side Standing Long Jump: common questions

What muscles does the Side Standing Long Jump work?

The Side Standing Long Jump primarily works the Quads. It also recruits the Calves, Glutes and Hamstrings as supporting muscles.

Is the Side Standing Long Jump suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Side Standing Long Jump is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

What equipment do I need for the Side Standing Long Jump?

None. The Side Standing Long Jump is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.

Is the Side Standing Long Jump a compound or isolation exercise?

The Side Standing Long Jump is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.

How do I do the Side Standing Long Jump with correct form?

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. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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