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Why It's Almost Impossible to Jump Higher Than 50 Inches | WIRED - YouTube

By KidzSearchFrom YoutubeJanuary 17, 2026

The standing vertical jump is an important measure of an athlete's explosive power and a critical test in the NFL Combine. So who jumps the highest? And what's the limit? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez jumps in to examine the physics and physicality of maximum leaping ability.

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#Human-Performance
#Athletics
#Sports-Science
#Jump-Mechanics