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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Quads

Equipment Required

Bodyweight

Experience Level

Advanced

Force Type

Squat

Secondary Muscles

Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves

Exercise Description

The depth jump exercise builds explosive power and trains your muscles to produce maximum force quickly. It's perfect for athletes who need to jump higher and move faster.

How To

1. Stand on a box or platform 12-24 inches high with your feet shoulder-width apart. 2. Step off the box (don't jump off) and land softly on the balls of your feet with knees slightly bent. 3. The moment you touch the ground, immediately explode up into a maximum vertical jump. 4. Focus on minimal ground contact time - think "hot lava" under your feet during the depth jump. 5. Land softly from your jump, rest 30-60 seconds, then repeat for your planned reps.

Form Tips

• Keep your depth jump landing soft by staying on your toes and bending your knees to absorb impact. • Explode up immediately after landing - the goal is minimal ground contact time. • Start with a lower box height and work your way up as your depth jump technique improves. • Keep your core tight throughout the entire movement to maintain balance and control.

Common Mistakes

• Landing with straight legs instead of bent knees, which reduces the effectiveness of the depth jump and increases injury risk. • Taking too long between landing and jumping - depth jump requires immediate explosive action. • Starting with a box that's too high before mastering proper landing and takeoff technique.

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