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Plyometric Step-Up

Calisthenics / Cardiovascular / Plyometrics / Intermediate

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Equipment Needed

  • Stairs
  • Box

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Average Sitewide Plyometric Step-Up Reps

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  • 30 reps
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How to do Plyometric Step-Up:

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plyometric step-up is a calisthenics, cardiovascular, and plyometrics exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, glutes, hamstrings and groin ...more

plyometric step-up is a calisthenics, cardiovascular, and plyometrics exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, glutes, hamstrings and groin.

The only plyometric step-up equipment that you really need is the following: stairs and box. There are however many different plyometric step-up variations that you can try out that may require different types of plyometric step-up equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper plyometric step-up form is easy with the step by step plyometric step-up instructions, plyometric step-up tips, and the instructional plyometric step-up technique video on this page. plyometric step-up is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the plyometric step-up video, learn how to do the plyometric step-up, and then be sure and browse through the plyometric step-up workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Imagine you are running in place, except you are trying to jump up as high as possible instead of running a set distance.
  2. Be sure to swing your arms to give yourself momentum when jumping.
  3. Very important to take deep/quick breaths throughout the exercise. Without the proper oxygen getting to your body you will not be able to perform at your maximum ability.

Variations

  1. Run up a set of stairs while raising knees high and to your chest.
  2. Wear a weighted vest.
  3. Perform stair jumps.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Equipment Needed

  • Stairs
  • Box

Tips

  1. Imagine you are running in place, except you are trying to jump up as high as possible instead of running a set distance.
  2. Be sure to swing your arms to give yourself momentum when jumping.
  3. Very important to take deep/quick breaths throughout the exercise. Without the proper oxygen getting to your body you will not be able to perform at your maximum ability.

Variations

  1. Run up a set of stairs while raising knees high and to your chest.
  2. Wear a weighted vest.
  3. Perform stair jumps.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound