Single-Leg Stride Jump
How to do the Single-Leg Stride Jump with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Quads
Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Hamstrings
Other
How to do the Single-Leg Stride Jump
- 1
Stand to the side of a box with your inside foot on top of it, close to the edge.
- 2
Begin by swinging the arms upward as you push through the top leg, jumping upward as high as possible. Attempt to drive the opposite knee upward.
- 3
Land in the same position that you started, using your inside leg to decelerate the impact.
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Every Single-Leg Stride 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.
Where the Single-Leg Stride Jump fits
The Single-Leg Stride Jump shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Single-Leg Stride Jump: common questions
What muscles does the Single-Leg Stride Jump work?
The Single-Leg Stride Jump primarily works the Quads. It also recruits the Abductors, Adductors, Calves and Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
Is the Single-Leg Stride Jump suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Single-Leg Stride Jump 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 Single-Leg Stride Jump a compound or isolation exercise?
The Single-Leg Stride 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 Single-Leg Stride Jump with correct form?
Stand to the side of a box with your inside foot on top of it, close to the edge. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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