- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Category
- Plyometrics
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Push
Movement notes
- Begin standing with your knees slightly bent.
- Quickly squat a short distance, flexing the hips and knees, and immediately extend to jump for maximum vertical height.
- As you go up, tuck your heels by flexing the knees, attempting to touch the buttocks.
- Finish the motion by landing with the knees only partially bent, using your legs to absorb the impact.
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