Jump & Power Testing

Vertical Jump Tester for Objective Power & Explosiveness Measurement

Test and measure vertical jumps, CMJs, RSI, and plyometrics, including hopping and bounding with our single digital wearable sensor.

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Objective vertical jump measurement & plyometric testing

Jumping and hopping are crucial for athletic development. Our vertical jump test equipment provides data on lower body strength, power, neuromuscular function, and asymmetry.

Record and track progress on countermovement jumps, squat jumps and more.

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Reactive Strength Index (RSI) Jump Measurement

Measure key RSI parameters like ground contact time, flight time, and vertical jump height, to assess neuromuscular efficiency and explosive strength.

Use our portable equipment for detailed plyometric tests like the 10-5 and drop jumps. Monitor, analyze, and visualize metrics instantly to refine training and track development.

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Output vs. Vertical Jump Testers
  • Do your vertical jump test assessment with one piece of equipment
  • Time-Efficient: Test 50 athletes in 2 mins.
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  • Consider efficiency, accuracy, portability and more to pick the best vertical jump tester.
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Case Study: Elevating jump & speed performance

Learn how Les Spellman uses Output's metrics, including the 10-5 test for reactivity and CMJ for power, to enhance speed and jump performance for elite athletes.

The vertical jump tester that makes group testing easy

Regular vertical jump testing is impractical due to slow workflows, leading to infrequent testing. Output enables regular testing by integrating it into your existing training with multiple sensors.

Our users test up to 40 athletes for RSI and CMJ in under 7 minutes, including warm-ups!

Learn how to reduce your testing time

Free guide: Normative data in jumps training

Compare your athletes to normative data from thousands of other athletes. Uncover traits of elite performers, and gain insights with clear data visualizations for better training.

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Reactive Strength Index testing with Output Sports

Output's vertical jump tester is built for anyone who needs fast, reliable data on lower-body power and explosiveness. Strength and conditioning coaches use it to test countermovement jump, squat jump, and RSI across a full team without slowing down a session. Physios and rehab practitioners rely on it to track asymmetry and reactive strength through return-to-play. HYROX and gym coaches use it to profile athletes ahead of competition, while PE teachers and college programs use it to bring objective testing into everyday training. Whether you're working with a single athlete or an entire roster, Output gives you the same level of detail as lab-based equipment, without the cost or setup time.

Output replaces multiple pieces of jump testing equipment, including force plates, jump mats, and Vertec devices, with a single wearable sensor. It captures jump height, RSI, ground contact time, flight time, and asymmetry in one test, so you get more data without more setup. Because it's portable and needs no calibration between athletes, teams can test up to 40 athletes for CMJ and RSI in under seven minutes, including warm-ups, making regular testing realistic rather than a rare event. Independent validation studies show Output's accuracy is comparable to force plates, giving coaches confidence in the numbers without the force plate price tag. Every result syncs automatically to Output's software, so coaches and athletes can track progress over time and compare against normative data from thousands of other athletes.

Testing a vertical jump with Output takes three simple steps, whether you're working with one athlete or a full squad.

  1. 01 Attach the sensor. Strap the Output sensor to the athlete's waist or shank, depending on the jump type being tested.
  2. 02 Select the jump type. Choose CMJ, squat jump, drop jump, or another test in the Output Capture app.
  3. 03 Jump and get instant data. The sensor captures flight time and motion data in real time, instantly calculating jump height, RSI, and power, and syncs the results straight to Output's software for tracking over time.

Jump Testing Resources

Blog
Guide To Reactive Strength Index
Discover the science behind Reactive Strength Index (RSI) with Output's Sport-Science Team. Learn key concepts and get your RSI questions answered.
Ebook
Countermovement JUMP - Normative data 3.0
Detailed Normative data for countermovement jump from thousands of athletes in the Output Sports Community. Compare normatives from thousands of athlete's personal bests
Webinar
Profiling and Training the Vertical Jump
In this workshop Tommy Munday, Founder of Sharp Training Systems, will share his conceptual frameworks and real-world insights on profiling and training the vertical jump.
Vertical Jump FAQs
FAQs

Vertical Jump and Plyometrics Testing Equipment FAQs

Testing vertical jump at home is simple with an Output Sports sensor. Strap it to your foot, select the jump type in the app, and jump as instructed. The sensor captures your jump height in real time. For consistent results, follow a standardised protocol: allow adequate rest between jumps and maintain the same landing position each time.
To improve your vertical jump at home, follow a structured strength and conditioning programme. Build strength with exercises like squats, lunges, and bridges, while developing explosive power through plyometric drills such as hops, hurdle jumps, skips, and bounds. Include core, upper body, and mobility work for balanced development. Using the Output sensor allows you to track jump height, helping monitor progress and adjust intensity over time.
Average vertical jump height varies depending on factors like sport, genetics, age, weight, height, fatigue, and sleep. Output Sports has compiled normative data from over 10,000 trials, available in a free ebook. This gives context for your results and helps you track improvements scientifically over time, whether for performance assessment or training progress.
Yes. Flight time — the duration between take-off and landing — is a scientifically validated way to calculate jump height. To maximise accuracy, follow a standardised process and protocol, as shown in the Capture app. Output Sports sensors use accelerometer and gyroscope data to provide accurate results, as well as a host of other metrics. They offer an affordable, portable solution, delivering results comparable to force plates or Vertec devices.
The Output Sports sensor is built with research-grade motion tracking technology. It uses a combination of accelerometer and gyroscope data to capture vertical displacement with high accuracy. Internal validation studies have shown strong agreement with gold-standard methods like force plates, making it a reliable tool for field-based or remote testing. You can learn more about it here. You can also read more about recent research that puts Output at comparable accuracy as Force Plates here.
Jump height is a fast, reliable way to measure lower-body power and neuromuscular performance. It gives clear feedback on how explosive you are and how well your body is adapting to training. Using a tool like the Output Sports sensor, you can test your jump height regularly to monitor fatigue, track progress, and make informed decisions about your workouts or recovery. It's low-impact, quick to perform, and easy to fit into your normal routine. You can find out more about testing effectively here.
Les Spellman RSI & CMJ testing
"We use Output for RSI & CMJ testing; it’s simple and such an easy way to grab these metrics on the field. It has changed the game for us!”

Les Spellman

Speed Coach to NFL players, Founder of Spellman Performance

Jonas Dodo - top speed coach uses Output for testing and profiling
“Output Sports is everywhere, this wearable tech can do it all. The best choose the best! Take the logistics out of your testing so you can focus on your coaching!"

Jonas Dodoo

Founder and Head Coach of Speedworks Training

Output Sports app showing vertical jump test results and athlete profile
“We use Output for the Reactive Strength Index, Jump Testing, and Range of Motion testing. It's a great feedback and buy-in tool for the players.”

Callum Williams

Physical Performance Coach, Game Changer Performance

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