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The quads, glutes, adductors and calves

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What leg muscles are used to jump?

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Why a person can't jump without bending legs?

To jump, you need the force of your leg muscles pushing off of the floor to move you into the air. Without bending your knees, you can't use your leg muscles.


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Why can I jump so high?

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Are the leg muscles superficial to the skin od your leg?

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How do you get your jumping up?

Practice my dear. Jumping is an exercise and every time you try, you get better. Even in video games, the character doesn't always make the jump. But every time he tries, he gets better. Try running for exercise. If you run, your leg muscles will get stronger and if your leg muscles are strong you can jump better.


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Does body weight and calf size influence how high you can jump?

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