2 Footed Broad Jumps

2 FOOTED BROAD JUMPS

The two footed broad jump exercise is a plyometric exercise that can be used for return to sport rehabilitation and strength & conditioning programs. Place your hands behind your back into shoulder extension and go into a half squat. Swing your arms forwards to while extending the knees, hip and ankles to launch your body forwards. Aim for a horizontal jump. Land directly into a half squat and repeat.

Muscles Involved:

• Quadriceps

  • vastus lateralis

  • vastus intermedius

  • vastus medialis

  • rectus femoris

• Gluteus Maximus

• Calves

  • gastrocnemius

  • soleus

Related Activity:

• Plyometrics

• Achilles tendinitis (return to sport)

• Strength and Conditioning

• Jumper’s knee / runner’s knee

• ACL / PCL sprain (return to sport)

• Quadriceps tendinitis / patellar tendinitis

Exercise videos