Polar V800 manual Test Results, Performing the Countermovement Jump

Test Results

After the test you will see the heights of all three of your jumps

COUNTERMOVEMENT JUMP

The countermovement jump test measures explosive strength. This test is performed by starting in an upright standing position and squatting down to a 90 degree leg bend position before immediately jumping vertically as high as possible. Hands should be held on the hips to avoid the effect of arm swinging to the test. Knees and ankles should be extended at take-off, and they should be in a similar extended position when landing on the ball of the foot.

In the test you perform three attempts of the countermovement jump and the best attempt is the test result. Give yourself a short recovery period between attempts to ensure maximal effort on every attempt.

Performing the Countermovement Jump

Wear the Polar Bluetooth® Smart Stride Sensor, and choose Jump test > Countermovement, and press START. Searching for stride sensor is displayed. Countermovement Start now! is shown when you can start the test.

1.Stand upright with your hands on your hips.

2.Squat rapidly to about a 90 degree knee angle, and immediately jump vertically.

3.Land with both feet with your legs straight and ankles extended.

4.Perform three attempts of the countermovement jump. Give yourself a short recovery period between attempts to ensure maximal effort on every attempt.

During the test you will see the number jumps performed (1/3, 2/3 or 3/3), and the height of your last jump e.g. 59 cm.

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