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Stride Jump Crossover

How to do the Stride Jump Crossover 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 Stride Jump Crossover

  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 opposite position that you started, on the opposite side of the box. The foot that was initially on the box will now be on the ground, with the opposite foot now on the box.

  4. 4

    Repeat the movement, crossing back over to the other side.

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Every Stride Jump Crossover 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 Stride Jump Crossover fits

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FAQ

Stride Jump Crossover: common questions

What muscles does the Stride Jump Crossover work?

The Stride Jump Crossover primarily works the Quads. It also recruits the Abductors, Adductors, Calves and Hamstrings as supporting muscles.

Is the Stride Jump Crossover suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Stride Jump Crossover 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 Stride Jump Crossover a compound or isolation exercise?

The Stride Jump Crossover 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 Stride Jump Crossover 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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