Linear Depth Jump
An intermediate compound plyometric exercise that works the quads.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Linear Depth Jump
- You will need two boxes or benches spaced a few feet away from each other. Begin by standing on one box facing towards the other platform.
- To initiate the movement, gently drop down to the ground between your platforms, allowing the knees and hips to flex.
- Reverse the motion by exploding, extending through the hips, knees, and ankles to jump onto the other platform.
- Land softly, asborbing the impact through the legs.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do linear depth jump work?
Linear Depth Jump primarily works the quads. The calves, glutes and hamstrings assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for linear depth jump?
The source dataset does not record equipment for linear depth jump. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Linear Depth Jump: is it suitable for beginners?
Linear Depth Jump is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of linear depth jump?
Bench Jump, Depth Jump Leap, Dumbbell Seated Box Jump train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my linear depth jump reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; linear depth jump 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.
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