Depth Jump Leap
A beginner compound plyometric exercise that works the quads.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Depth Jump Leap
- For this drill you will need two boxes or benches, one 12 to 16 inches high and the other 22 to 26 inches high.
- 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.
- Begin by dropping off the initial box, landing and simultaneously taking off with both feet.
- 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
Alternatives to Depth Jump Leap
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
-
1
Linear Depth Jump
An intermediate compound plyometric exercise that works the quads.
-
2
Split Jump
A beginner compound plyometric exercise that works the quads, needing no equipment.
-
3
Standing Long Jump
A beginner compound plyometric exercise that works the quads, needing no equipment.
-
4
Star Jump
A beginner compound plyometric exercise that works the quads, needing no equipment.
-
5
Rocket Jump
A beginner compound plyometric exercise that works the quads, needing no equipment.
-
6
Scissors Jump
A beginner compound plyometric exercise that works the quads, needing no equipment.
-
7
Single-Leg Stride Jump
A beginner compound plyometric exercise that works the quads.
-
8
Stride Jump Crossover
A beginner compound plyometric exercise that works the quads.
-
9
Side Standing Long Jump
A beginner compound plyometric exercise that works the quads.
-
10
Bench Jump
An intermediate compound plyometric exercise that works the quads, needing no equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do depth jump leap work?
Depth Jump Leap primarily works the quads. The glutes, inner thighs, calves and hamstrings assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for depth jump leap?
The source dataset does not record equipment for depth jump leap. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Depth Jump Leap: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Depth Jump Leap is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of depth jump leap?
Linear Depth Jump, Split Jump, Standing Long Jump train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my depth jump leap reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; depth jump leap can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
Track Your Depth Jump Leap with AI
Fitnit automatically tracks push-ups, crunches, squats, pull-ups, and curls with advanced body tracking technology — and you can manually input any other workout too. Start free — Pro is $8.99/month.