Vertical Jump: Age Trend
Vertical jump height declines steadily with age, men lose about 40% of their peak jump height by their late 60s, women about 34%.
Data source: Hoffmann et al. (CHMS) About this study
Vertical Jump Strength Trend
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Vertical Jump by Age (cm)
Vertical Jump Median Values
| Age | Male (cm) | Female (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 49.4 | 31.8 |
| 27 | 48 | 31.3 |
| 32 | 45.8 | 30.9 |
| 37 | 43.5 | 30.2 |
| 42 | 41.1 | 29.1 |
| 47 | 38.8 | 27.7 |
| 52 | 36.4 | 26.1 |
| 57 | 33.9 | 24.4 |
| 62 | 31.3 | 22.7 |
| 67 | 28.5 | 21.1 |