Core Knowledge

Movements

Squat Jump - Countermovement Stabilize

Starting Position

  • Standing with feet just outside of shoulders and hands behind head

Procedure

  • Sit back and down into squat position, keeping knees behind toes
  • Immediately jump vertically by extending through hips
  • Pull toes to shins in mid -air to prepare for landing in the squat position
  • Reset to start position and repeat

Coaching Keys

  • Do not pause at bottom of movement
  • Keep chest up during jump
  • Extend hips completely during jump

You Should Feel It

  • Working your hips, knees and ankles

Tags: Stability, Plyometrics, Hip, Power, Elasticity

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