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After the test you will see the heights of all three of your jumps
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 Jump test > Countermovement, and press
START. Searching for stride sensor is displayed. Countermovement Start now! is shown when you can
start the test.
1. Stand upright with your hands on your hips.
2. Squat rapidly to about a 90 degree knee angle, and immediately jump vertically.
3. Land with both feet with your legs straight and ankles extended.
4. Perform 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 3/3), and the
height of your last jump e.g. 59 cm.