Quick Leap
How to do the Quick Leap with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Quads
Calves, Hamstrings
Other
How to do the Quick Leap
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You will need a box for this exerise.
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Begin facing the box standing 1-2 feet from its edge.
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By utilizing your hips, hop onto the box, landing on both legs. Ensure that you land with your legs bent and your feet flat.
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Immediately upon landing, fully extend through the entire body and swing your arms overhead to explode off of the box. Use your legs to absorb the impact of landing.
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Every Quick Leap set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your quads volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
Where the Quick Leap fits
The Quick Leap shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Quick Leap: common questions
What muscles does the Quick Leap work?
The Quick Leap primarily works the Quads. It also recruits the Calves and Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
Is the Quick Leap suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Quick Leap is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
Is the Quick Leap a compound or isolation exercise?
The Quick Leap 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 Quick Leap with correct form?
You will need a box for this exerise. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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