Jumping Lunges
Intermediate
Plyometric lunge variation where you jump and switch legs mid-air each rep.
Muscle Groups
glutesquadricepscalvescorehamstrings
Coaching Cues
- 1Land softly with a bent front knee to absorb impact
- 2Use your arms to help generate jump height
- 3Keep your torso upright throughout
Standards
- 1Rear knee touches or nearly touches the ground in each lunge
- 2Switch legs in the air
- 3Full hip extension at the top of the jump
Scaling Options
- •Walking lunges
- •Reverse lunges (no jump)