which yields greater vertical, jumping with one leg or both legs

[InlineFour]

theoretically, doesn't jumping with both legs yield a greater vertical because energy is provided by two legs, rather than one? also include arm motion.

edit: the jump is done while running. ie. running to the hoop and dunking a basketball.

 

[Mik3y]

both legs, duh. also, i know because i'm a volleyball player.

 

[silverpig]

Originally posted by: Mik3y
both legs, duh. also, i know because i'm a volleyball player.

Check out how the olympic high jumpers do it...

 

[JDrake]

Originally posted by: silverpig

Originally posted by: Mik3y
both legs, duh. also, i know because i'm a volleyball player.

Check out how the olympic high jumpers do it...

Video link?

 

[InlineFour]

Originally posted by: silverpig

Originally posted by: Mik3y
both legs, duh. also, i know because i'm a volleyball player.

Check out how the olympic high jumpers do it...

don't they use one leg? i'll have to check...

 

[HeroOfPellinor]

Two from a standing position.....1 from running.

 

[Mik3y]

Originally posted by: silverpig

Originally posted by: Mik3y
both legs, duh. also, i know because i'm a volleyball player.

Check out how the olympic high jumpers do it...

and check out how they run, jump, and land. we're talking about vertical jump and landing on your feet.

 

[dxkj]

Originally posted by: InlineFour
theoretically, doesn't jumping with both legs yield a greater vertical because energy is provided by two legs, rather than one? also include arm motion.

edit: the jump is done while running. ie. running to the hoop and dunking a basketball.

With one leg you are stretched out more, hence you get a higher reach , but less distance off the ground, unless you are running and can take advantage of your momentum,.