What muscles does the Tuck Jump work?

The Tuck Jump mainly works the quads and calves.

What equipment do you need for the Tuck Jump?

None: it is a bodyweight exercise.

How many sets and reps of the Tuck Jump?

Intervals: 6 to 10 rounds of 20 to 60 seconds hard with equal or longer easy recovery. Steady work: 10 to 30 minutes at a pace you could hold a conversation at.

What can I do instead of the Tuck Jump?

Backward Sled Drag, Band Squat, Barbell Anderson Squat and Barbell Back Squat work the same main muscle.

Tuck Jump

Jump straight up and pull the knees toward the chest, landing softly with bent knees to absorb the impact.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked: Quads, Calves
Equipment: Bodyweight
Movement: Conditioning

Sets and reps

Intervals: 6 to 10 rounds of 20 to 60 seconds hard with equal or longer easy recovery.
Steady work: 10 to 30 minutes at a pace you could hold a conversation at.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the quads, for when the bodyweight is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Tuck Jump work?: The Tuck Jump mainly works the quads and calves.
What equipment do you need for the Tuck Jump?: None: it is a bodyweight exercise.
How many sets and reps of the Tuck Jump?: Intervals: 6 to 10 rounds of 20 to 60 seconds hard with equal or longer easy recovery. Steady work: 10 to 30 minutes at a pace you could hold a conversation at.
What can I do instead of the Tuck Jump?: Backward Sled Drag, Band Squat, Barbell Anderson Squat and Barbell Back Squat work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Tuck Jump to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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