Single Leg Vertical Jump
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The single leg vertical jump is a plyometric exercise focusing on lower body power and balance. It enhances explosive strength, stability, and coordination, particularly benefiting athletes in sports requiring quick starts and high jumps.
How to do it
- Stand on one leg with your knee slightly bent and arms by your sides.
- Lower into a mini squat, engaging your core for balance.
- Explosively jump upwards, swinging your arms for momentum.
- Land softly on the same leg, absorbing impact by bending your knee.
- Reset and repeat for the desired reps, then switch legs.
Muscles worked
Primary Gastrocnemius Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Hamstrings Soleus