Quick Leap

Quick Leap — Start position — Start position

Quick Leap — End position — End position

Region: Knee & Thigh
Equipment: Other
Category: Plyometrics
Level: Beginner
Mechanic: compound
Force: push

Muscles worked

quadriceps
calves
hamstrings

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

You will need a box for this exerise.
Begin facing the box standing 1-2 feet from its edge.
By utilizing your hips, hop onto the box, landing on both legs. Ensure that you land with your legs bent and your feet flat.
Immediately upon landing, fully extend through the entire body and swing your arms overhead to explode off of the box. Use your legs to absorb the impact of landing.

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