How to do the Single-Leg Stride Jump
- Stand to the side of a box with your inside foot on top of it, close to the edge.
- Begin by swinging the arms upward as you push through the top leg, jumping upward as high as possible. Attempt to drive the opposite knee upward.
- Land in the same position that you started, using your inside leg to decelerate the impact.
Muscles worked
| Role | Muscles |
|---|---|
| Primary | quads |
| Secondary | abductors, adductors, calves, hamstrings |
| Equipment | other equipment |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Type | compound |
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Common questions
What muscles does the Single-Leg Stride Jump work?
The Single-Leg Stride Jump primarily works the quads, with the abductors, adductors, calves, and hamstrings as secondary movers. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound, Depth Jump Leap, and Double Leg Butt Kick train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.
What equipment do you need for the Single-Leg Stride Jump?
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 Single-Leg Stride Jump suitable for beginners?
Yes, the Single-Leg Stride Jump is rated beginner. Zercher Squats, Weighted Sissy Squat, and Squat Jerk are the progressions from here.
Where should the Single-Leg Stride Jump go in a workout?
Early — the Single-Leg Stride Jump is compound, working 5 muscle groups, so run it first or second while you are fresh.
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