Depth Jump Leap

How to do the Depth Jump Leap

1. For this drill you will need two boxes or benches, one 12 to 16 inches high and the other 22 to 26 inches high.
2. Stand on one of the two boxes with arms at the sides; feet should be together and slightly off the edge as in the depth jump. Place the other box approximately two or three feet in front of and facing the performer.
3. Begin by dropping off the initial box, landing and simultaneously taking off with both feet.
4. Rebound by driving upward and outward as intensely as possible, using the arms and full extension of the body to jump onto the higher box. Again, allow the legs to absorb the impact.

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	quads
Secondary	abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, hamstrings
Equipment	other equipment
Difficulty	beginner
Type	compound

No other equipment? Train the same muscles with these

Ordered by how likely you are to own the 6 options.

Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound Bodyweight Double Leg Butt Kick Bodyweight Fast Skipping Bodyweight Bench Jump Bodyweight Side Standing Long Jump Bodyweight Split Jump Bodyweight

Harder than the Depth Jump Leap

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Common questions

What muscles does the Depth Jump Leap work?

The Depth Jump Leap primarily works the quads, with the abductors, adductors, calves, glutes, and hamstrings as secondary movers. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound, Double Leg Butt Kick, and Fast Skipping train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Depth Jump Leap?

The Right Equipment. Without the right equipment, Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound, Double Leg Butt Kick, and Fast Skipping train the same muscle, and 27 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the Depth Jump Leap suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Depth Jump Leap is rated beginner. Zercher Squats, Weighted Sissy Squat, and Squat Jerk are the progressions from here.

Where should the Depth Jump Leap go in a workout?

Early — the Depth Jump Leap is compound, working 6 muscle groups, so run it first or second while you are fresh.

Similar exercises

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