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Knee Jump to Vertical Jump

Two-stage plyometric combining a kneeling jump to the feet with an immediate vertical jump.

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Knee Jump to Vertical Jump demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCalvesCore

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

4 × 6

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Begin kneeling tall on a padded surface with the hips extended and the arms ready to swing.
  2. 02Explosively drive the hips and arms to jump from the knees onto both feet.
  3. 03Land in a shallow squat and immediately load the hips without pausing or losing balance.
  4. 04Drive straight upward into a vertical jump, reaching full extension through the hips, knees, and ankles.
  5. 05Land softly, regain control, and reset fully before repeating.

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