Level Up Your Testing Protocols: Jump-to-Height Ratio

S&C coaches use relative metrics to gain deep insights into an athlete’s athletic potential, but horizontal-based jumps aren’t given this same level of consideration. Coach Nick Gies explains why and how the jump-to-height ratio is a better jump testing measurement than just jump distance alone and how it can level up your performance assessment.

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Level Up Your Testing Protocols: Jump-to-Height Ratio

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Level Up Your Testing Protocols: Jump-to-Height Ratio

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Level Up Your Testing Protocols: Jump-to-Height Ratio

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