vertical jump

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Noun

1. (''[[plyometrics]]'') A standard measure of [[explosive]] power that quantifies lower-body strength by finding the difference between a person's standing reach and the highest point they can touch while jumping; athletes perform a [[squat]] and explosive upward jump, swinging their arms for momentum, with the score revealing their power; often using chalk or a [[Vertec device]] for measurement.

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