Demo & instructions
Tuck Jump
Also known as: Knee Tuck Jump, Knees-to-Chest Jump
Instructions
A vertical jump in which both knees are pulled up to the chest at the top before landing softly. It builds explosive leg power and demands a quick, tight trunk.
- Movement
- Squat
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Intermediate
- Typical range
- 4–12 reps
Setup
- 1Stand with the feet hip-width apart on a surface with some give if possible.
- 2Bend the knees slightly and hold the hands at chest height.
Execution
- 1Dip quickly and jump as high as you can.
- 2At the top, drive both knees up toward the chest, keeping the torso upright.
- 3Extend the legs before landing and land softly on the balls of the feet, bending the knees.
- 4
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Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
