The high jump, as an important competition in track and field, has always challenged the limits of human beings. So, do you know what high jumpers usually do?
1. Classification of take-off methods.
There are two main types of take-off styles for high jumps: dorsal and prone. Both types of jumps have their own characteristics and are suitable for different types of athletes.
Second, the back jump.
The default back-to-back jump, also known as "back-jumping", is currently the mainstream way of jumping in the international jumping world. It requires the athlete to jump backwards with his back towards the bar when taking off.
The advantage of the back-crossing style is that the athlete can make full use of the strength of the leg muscles, especially the quadriceps and gluteus maximus muscles of the take-off leg, so as to achieve a higher take-off height during the take-off leg. In addition, the back-crossing style also helps the athlete to adjust his body posture in the air, creating favorable conditions for a smooth pole crossing.
According to statistics, the average high jump score of athletes who use the back-to-back jump is better than that of other jumps. This is mainly because the back-crossing style allows athletes to give full play to the strength of their bodies and increase the height of the jump when taking off.
3. Prone take-off.
The push-up jump, also known as the "push-up", is a more traditional way of jumping. When taking off, the athlete jumps forward with his belly towards the bar and jumps forward.
The advantage of the prone position is that the athlete can make full use of the strength of the arms and shoulders during the take-off, especially the deltoid and pectoralis major muscles of the take-off leg. This type of take-off helps the athlete to maintain stability in the air and reduces the possibility of mistakes.
However, the take-off height of the prone jump is generally lower than that of the back-over. This is because the athlete's body posture is not conducive to the exertion of the leg muscles during the take-off of the prone jump, which affects the take-off height.
In general, there are two types of take-off jumps: dorsal and prone jumps. The back-to-back jump can give full play to the strength of the leg muscles and increase the height of the jump, which is the mainstream jumping method in the international jumping world. The prone take-off is good for the athlete's stability in the air, but the take-off height is relatively low.
Different take-off styles are suitable for different types of athletes, therefore, when choosing a take-off method, athletes need to choose according to their physical conditions and technical characteristics. At the same time, during the training process, athletes also need to carry out targeted strength and skill training according to their own starting and jumping methods to improve their high jump performance.