Tuck Jump: muscles worked and form

Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Tuck Jump, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.

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Muscles worked

Main	Quadriceps, Gluteus maximus
Also	Gastrocnemius, Hip flexors

Setup

Open floor; low reps, full rest.

How to do it well

Jump and pull the knees to the chest
Land softly, knees bent
Reset before the next jump

Common mistakes

Landing stiff-legged
Doing them tired

Similar exercises

Bodyweight Squat
Broad Jump
Pistol Squat
Shrimp Squat
Split Squat
Back Squat

General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.