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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.

CompoundOtherBeginnerPush
Primary muscles

Quads

Secondary

Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Hamstrings

Equipment

Other

Step by step

How to do the Single-Leg Stride Jump

  1. 1

    Stand to the side of a box with your inside foot on top of it, close to the edge.

  2. 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. 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.

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Where the Single-Leg Stride Jump fits

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FAQ

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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