Single-Leg Stride Jump
How to do the Single-Leg Stride Jump
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Stand to the side of a box with your inside foot on top of it, close to the edge.
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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.
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Land in the same position that you started, using your inside leg to decelerate the impact.
How to program the Single-Leg Stride Jump
Sets and reps
As a compound movement, the Single-Leg Stride Jump responds well to heavier loading. For strength, work in the 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps range with 2–3 minutes of rest between sets. For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 90 seconds of rest is the classic hypertrophy zone. Place it early in your session, when you're freshest, and leave 1–3 reps in reserve on most sets.
Progression
The Single-Leg Stride Jump is beginner-friendly. Start with a load (or rep count) you can complete with clean form on every set, then add a small amount of weight or 1–2 reps each week. When you hit the top of your rep range on all sets, increase the load and drop back to the bottom of the range — simple double progression.
Secondary muscles worked
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Single-Leg Stride Jump work?
The Single-Leg Stride Jump primarily targets the Quadriceps. It also recruits the Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
What equipment do I need for the Single-Leg Stride Jump?
You need Other. Difficulty level: Beginner.
How many sets and reps of the Single-Leg Stride Jump should I do?
For strength, do 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps with 2–3 minutes rest. For muscle growth, do 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with about 90 seconds rest.
