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Quadriceps · Intermediate

Vertical Jump

Plyometric lower-body drill developing power, rhythm, and landing control.

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Vertical Jump demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCalves

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

4 × 6

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand in an athletic stance with the feet about hip to shoulder width and the arms ready.
  2. 02Load quickly by bending the hips and knees while swinging the arms backward.
  3. 03Explode upward by extending the hips, knees, and ankles and driving the arms overhead.
  4. 04Reach full height while keeping the body aligned in the air.
  5. 05Land softly on both feet with bent hips and knees, stabilize, and reset before the next jump.

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