The key to boosting your overall fitness?

Learning how to jump higher.

Here, trainers explain how to take your routine to new heights.

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Jennalyn Rush is an NSCF certified personal trainer with Gold’s Gym.

Three-legged, wheelbarrow, and potato sack races all led up to the main event: The high jump.

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Jennalyn Rush is an NSCF certified personal trainer with Golds Gym.

Nashville-based certified personal trainer

Sadly, it never happened.

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Plus, it helps with balance, making it a great exercise to incorporate for longevity.

The benefits of jumping higher

Jumping exercises, in general, pack their fair share of benefits.

This leads to many benefits, like increased muscle definition.

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Then, you could build up to jumping on top of a box or elevated surface.

Focus on form first and then shift to focus on height to reduce injury.

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Focus on landing mechanics

Youll also want to pay close attention to the landing in your jump.

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Exercises that will help you jump higher

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So the heavier you go, theoretically the higher youll be able to jump.

The band will be pulling your hips backward and you will need to jump more explosively.

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Start in a high plank position, and jump your feet up to your hands into a squat position.

Split squat jumps

Build up to a bigger jump with these baby jumpsalso known as jump lunges.

Starting in your classic lunge position, explode upwards to switch your front and back feet.

Be sure to keep your chest bent, your butt down low, and your knees over your toes.

For a jumping workout thats just plain fun, grab your rope and follow along with the video below.

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