Quad exercises

Depth Jump Leap

Also known as: Saut en contrebas vers une box haute · Άλμα βάθους σε ψηλότερο κουτί · depth jump to box

Primary
Quads
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound
Force
Push
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do the Depth Jump Leap

  1. For this drill you will need two boxes or benches, one 12 to 16 inches high and the other 22 to 26 inches high.

  2. Stand on one of the two boxes with arms at the sides; feet should be together and slightly off the edge as in the depth jump. Place the other box approximately two or three feet in front of and facing the performer.

  3. Begin by dropping off the initial box, landing and simultaneously taking off with both feet.

  4. Rebound by driving upward and outward as intensely as possible, using the arms and full extension of the body to jump onto the higher box. Again, allow the legs to absorb the impact.

Sets and reps

GoalSetsRepsRest
Muscle growth3–46–151 min
Muscular endurance2–315–201 min

When you hit the top of the rep range on every set, add a rep or a harder variation next session.

Starting points from training research. Stop each set 1–3 reps short of failure.

Muscles worked

Primary

Quads

Secondary

Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings

The front of your thighs straightens the knee. Squats, leg presses and lunges with deep knee bend build them; leg extensions isolate them.

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