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Most high jumpers think the approach is just the run-up—but that misunderstanding is exactly why they’re stuck at the same heights. In this video, I explain why the approach is the jump and how running your J correctly unlocks real lift.
3x Team USA High Jumper Dontavious Hill breaks down the biggest mistakes athletes make when running their J-curve—and how poor curve execution kills rotation, lean, and vertical lift.
You’ll learn:
- Why the approach is the jump—not just the steps before it
- How cutting the curve destroys centripetal force and height
- The difference between “robot running” the J and...