Stride Jump Crossover

Technique

How to perform Stride Jump Crossover

1. Stand beside a stable plyometric box with the near foot fully supported on top and the other foot on the floor.
2. Swing your arms upward and drive through the elevated leg to jump up and across the box.
3. Bring the trailing knee upward as you cross, keeping enough clearance for both feet.
4. Land on the opposite side with the original top foot on the floor and the other foot supported on the box.
5. Absorb the landing through your hips, knees and ankles, then repeat the crossover in the opposite direction while maintaining control.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Gluteus Maximus, Gastrocnemius, Soleus.