LONG JUMP

Long Jump training plans, built for your goal

Long jump distance comes from converting a fast, consistent approach into a clean vertical take-off — a jumper with a fast run-up but an inconsistent last three steps leaves distance on the runway every time. SportBlox builds your long jump training plan around your approach, current level and meets.

Who it's for

Who it's for

Adding distance to your jump

Sprint speed and take-off power work aimed at converting more of your approach into distance.

Fixing approach consistency

Marked run-up drills isolating the last three steps, the most common source of fouls and lost distance.

First season long jumping

Fundamentals-first programming on a short approach and take-off before full-speed run-ups.

Sample week

A week of long jump training

Example: a jumper refining their last three steps before a regional meet. Your own plan is built around your event, level and schedule.

Sample week
6 sessions
Total time
4h 10m
MON
Sprint work run-up speed, 6×30m accelerations
40 min
TUE
Strength squats & single-leg power work
50 min
WED
Approach drills marked run-up reps
45 min
THU
Plyometrics bounding & depth jumps
40 min
FRI
Mobility hips & hamstrings
25 min
SAT
Full-approach jumping session Skill
50 min
SUN
Rest Full recovery day
Personalisation

How SportBlox personalises it

Your goal & event date

Sessions build toward the specific goal and date you set, with a taper if you're racing or competing.

Your skill level

Volume and intensity scale to where you actually are, from Inexperienced to Professional.

Your stated weaknesses

Tell SportBlox about things like approach consistency in the last three steps, take-off angle and power, landing distance loss and the plan weights sessions toward fixing them.

Your schedule

The plan fits the days and time you say you have — not an idealised training week.

For coaches

Coaching a long jump team?

SportBlox builds your team's training plan around the squad as a whole — its goals, weaknesses and upcoming events — and you review and refine every session before your athletes see it.

For coaches
FAQ

Long Jump training plan FAQ

How does it build a consistent approach?

Marked run-up drills repeat the same steps until your take-off foot lands on the board consistently, which is where most fouls and lost distance come from.

Is this suitable for a beginner jumper?

Yes, set skill level to Inexperienced and the plan starts with a short approach before adding full-speed run-ups.

Do I need a full long jump runway and pit to train?

Full-approach sessions do, but sprint work, plyometrics and strength training can happen without one.

Can it build toward a specific meet?

Yes, add your meet as an event and the plan periodises with a taper leading into it.

How much of this is jumping versus sprint training?

It's balanced — approach speed comes from sprint work, while technical sessions build the take-off and landing skill to use it fully.

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