Vertical Jump (Cooper): Age Trend

Median Cooper vertical jump falls from 20.5 inches at age 20–29 to 14 by the 50s in men; from 15.2 to 10 by the 40s in women.

Vertical Jump (Cooper) Strength Trend

Vertical Jump (Cooper) by Age Chart (inches)

Vertical Jump (Cooper) Median Values

Age Male (inches) Female (inches)
25 20.5 15.2
35 19.5 12.5
45 16.0 10.0
55 14.0 -

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