Vertical Jump Muscles

[megad]

Anybody know the percentages as to which muscles are used the most in a running, one-legged VJ?

I'm guessing that it's something like:

50% Quads
20% Glutes
15% Hamstrings
5% Abs
5% Lower Back
5% Calves

Anyone sure??

 

[Liftbig]

id say the glutes and hamstrings are used more than 20% and 15%

 

[megad]

id say the glutes and hamstrings are used more than 20% and 15%

hmm i think your right...

i also think the groin and maybe even shoulders are used.

 

[Legion Kreinak2]

I heard awhile back on these very same boards that the rear deltoids actually add a good amount to your jump.

Ask Cool Col J - he'll know.

 

[dood]

Delts are definitely used if you swing your arms(which you should).

 

[coolcolj]

well I've read quite a few ratios, and they're all different

but here is one

40% Glutes and erectors
25% Hamstrings
10% shoulders
25% - quads, calves and others

this is for a standing vertical jump

running jump is more about elasticity than brute muscle power.
think triple jumpers, higher jumeprs etc