The Importance of Weight Training

Strength is an essential component of the triple jumper. Becoming stronger can equal juming further. The most important, is strong legs. Some key lifts that should be performed are as follows; standing heel raises, seated heel raises, squats, power cleans, leg press, hip adduction, hip abduction, hanstring curl, and knee extension. It is also inportant to weight train using free weights; Free weights will help with balance and put less stress on the jumper joints.