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Linear Depth Jump

How to do the Linear Depth Jump with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

CompoundOtherIntermediatePush
Primary muscles

Quads

Secondary

Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings

Equipment

Other

Step by step

How to do the Linear Depth Jump

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    To initiate the movement, gently drop down to the ground between your platforms, allowing the knees and hips to flex.

  3. 3

    Reverse the motion by exploding, extending through the hips, knees, and ankles to jump onto the other platform.

  4. 4

    Land softly, asborbing the impact through the legs.

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Every Linear Depth Jump set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your quads volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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Where the Linear Depth Jump fits

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FAQ

Linear Depth Jump: common questions

What muscles does the Linear Depth Jump work?

The Linear Depth Jump primarily works the Quads. It also recruits the Calves, Glutes and Hamstrings as supporting muscles.

Is the Linear Depth Jump suitable for beginners?

The Linear Depth Jump is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.

Is the Linear Depth Jump a compound or isolation exercise?

The Linear Depth Jump is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.

How do I do the Linear Depth Jump with correct form?

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. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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