Tuck Jumps
rating: | Ø 4.08 through 24 votes |
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required: | Nothing |
optional: | Weight Cuffs |
level: | Normal |
type: | Strength, Plyometrics, Cardio |
Variations available (31) |
General And Specifics
- this plyometric exercise is appropriate for soccer and basketball players
- it improves the jumping power and the flexibility of your legs and strengthens your circulatory system
- important: warm-up before you start, otherwise you provoke injuries
Starting Position
- feet are shoulder width apart
- knees are slightly bent
- hold the back upright
Correct Execution
- bend the knees and go into the squat position
- push back the bottom
- the body weight remains on the heels
- invert the motion and lift off the ground explosively
- gain momentum with your arms
- angle your knees in the jumping process and pull them to the chest
- the thighs can touch the chest
- land on your almost completely stretched out legs (parallel and shoulder width apart) and go over to the squat position
- immediately go on with the next rep
tips for the workout
- the plyometric exercise becomes more intensive, if you encompass the legs in the jump
- you can increase the speed of the exercise to make it more effective
- weight cuffs at the ankles make it harder, too