Bench Jump

Bench Jump
- Category
- Plyometrics
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Body Only
- Force
- Push
- Mechanic
- Compound
Primary Muscles
Quadriceps
Secondary Muscles
CalvesGlutesHamstrings
Instructions
- 1
Begin with a box or bench 1-2 feet in front of you. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.
- 2
Perform a short squat in preparation for the jump; swing your arms behind you.
- 3
Rebound out of this position, extending through the hips, knees, and ankles to jump as high as possible. Swing your arms forward and up.
- 4
Jump over the bench, landing with the knees bent, absorbing the impact through the legs.
- 5
Turn around and face the opposite direction, then jump back over the bench.
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