For soccer
For soccer, the two are close. Broad jump rates slightly higher: more carry-over to soccer, easier to learn and fit in.
Romanian deadlift does more to prevent injuries.
Both are good choices that build different things for soccer, so a plan can use both.
The research score comes from these, scored by hand from the studies. Lifter scores appear once an exercise has 10 ratings. How scores work
Broad Jump. Horizontal power, the same direction as acceleration.
Romanian Deadlift. Heavy hamstring and hip strength for sprinting, with a hinge that’s quick to learn.
For American football, the two are close. Broad jump rates slightly higher: more carry-over to American football, easier to learn and fit in. Romanian deadlift does more to prevent injuries.
For soccer, the two are close. Broad jump rates slightly higher: more carry-over to soccer, easier to learn and fit in. Romanian deadlift does more to prevent injuries. Both are good choices that build different things for soccer, so a plan can use both.
Broad jump is easier: it’s easy to learn, while Romanian deadlift takes some practice.
Broad jump needs no equipment, so you can do it anywhere. Romanian deadlift needs a barbell, so for most people it’s a gym exercise.
Romanian deadlift: it rates Strong for injury protection in our research rubric, against Fair for broad jump.