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Jump · Quads

Split Jump

A jump exercise that works the quads. Beginner level, using bodyweight.

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Muscles worked

PrimaryQuads
SecondaryCalves (gastrocnemius & soleus), Glutes, Hamstrings

Quads, glutes, and calves.

Setup and loading

Bodyweight.

How to do the split jump step by step

  1. Lunge position with your back knee close to the floor.
  2. Jump as high as possible.
  3. Land in the same lunge and repeat or alternate.

Form cues

  • Stay tall
  • Absorb the landing

Common mistakes

  • Front 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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