Squat Jump Test Setup Guide

• The Squat Jump test is a useful test for measuring concentric-only force application.
  • Want to learn more about the Squat Jump? Click here.

• In the app, select “Squat Jump” from the testing menu
  • Have the selected athlete stand on the plates with  their hands firmly attached to their hips

• Instruct the athlete to assume a self selected squat depth, or starting at a knee angle of 90 degrees flexion
• Press the play button to start test
• On the beep and flash cue the athlete to jump straight up with as little countermovement as possible. jumping as high as possible landing back on the plates. 
  
  • Following each test, press save.
  • Repeat for desired number of tests.

• Cue athlete to get up from squat position as fast as possible.

• Athlete must land on plates after jump for results to process and stick the landing for stiffness and landing calculations.
• It is important to standardize testing protocols in order to accurately compare results, including:
  
  • Warmup
  • Instructions/intent

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