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Body Factors
Height, weight, age, feet and body composition in the jump equation.
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BODY FACTORS
How Much Do Height, Weight and Skeleton Matter for Jumping?
Training level explains 60–80% of jump performance. Height matters far less than relative strength and body composition.
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BODY FACTORS
Does Age Affect Jump Training?
The training priorities change across decades — neural plasticity for youth, recovery management for masters — but it is never too late to start.
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BODY FACTORS
Do Flat Feet Hurt Your Jump? Shoe Choices Explained
A flattened arch weakens the spring effect — but it is not decisive. Foot training, shoe choice and calf flexibility all matter more.
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What Bodyweight Is Best for Jumping? (And Should You Cut?)
The answer is relative strength, not a scale number. Here is the math that decides whether you should lose fat or build strength first.
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