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Jump · Quads

Single-Leg Forward Hop

A jump exercise that works the quads. Beginner level, using box or hurdle.

BeginnerBox or hurdleGym

Muscles worked

PrimaryQuads
SecondaryGlutes, Adductors, Calves (gastrocnemius & soleus), Hamstrings

Quads, calves, and stability.

Setup and loading

Cones as markers.

How to do the single-leg forward hop step by step

  1. Balance on one leg.
  2. Hop forward and land on the same leg.
  3. Stabilize and repeat.

Form cues

  • Knee aligned
  • Stable landing

Common mistakes

  • Knee caving in
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Sets and reps for your goal

Plyometrics

3-5 x 3-6 jumps · rest 1-2 min

3-6 sets of 3-8 jumps. In total, 60-100 contacts per session (40-60 if you're a beginner). Rest 1 to 2 minutes between sets.

Short, quiet ground contact. If the jump loses height or your foot sticks to the ground, stop: the set is no longer training reactivity. Two sessions per week, 48 h apart.

A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.

Check your form

Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.

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