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Jump · Hamstrings

Tuck Jump

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

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Muscles worked

PrimaryHamstrings
SecondaryGlutes, Adductors, Calves (gastrocnemius & soleus), Quads

Quads, hip flexors, and calves.

Setup and loading

Bodyweight.

How to do the tuck jump step by step

  1. Stand with your hands in front at chest height.
  2. Quick half squat.
  3. Jump and drive your knees up to your hands.

Form cues

  • Knees high
  • Soft landing

Common mistakes

  • Dropping your chest to your knees
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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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