Side Standing Long Jump

What it is

This dynamic movement trains your explosive power by propelling you sideways from a standing position. It primarily engages your quadriceps, while also working your calves, glutes, and hamstrings to control the jump.

Technique tips

• Begin in an athletic stance with knees and hips slightly bent.
• Swing your arms forward to generate explosive momentum for the jump.
• Drive powerfully through your hips, knees, and ankles to launch sideways.
• Land softly by allowing your knees to bend and absorb the impact.
• Focus on jumping as far as possible while maintaining a stable landing.
• Keep your chest up and head neutral throughout the entire movement.

How to track your progress

Log the weight and reps of each set. Straddly turns every set into an estimated one-rep max, so a heavier single and a strong set of eight both count as progress, and it flags a personal record the moment you beat your best.