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Quadriceps

Rocket Jump

Rocket Jump (Start)Rocket Jump (End)

A plyometric movement where you drop into a quarter squat and then launch yourself skyward with a quick arm swing, building explosive leg power.

Primary musclesQuadriceps
Secondary musclesCalvesHamstrings

Energy burned

≈ 35 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 6.1 kcal/min

Estimate range 26–44 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked24 %
Effort during a set11.3 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Body-weight exercise: your whole body is the load, so heavier people burn more.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

  1. 1Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart and your arms relaxed.

How to perform

  1. 1Bend your hips and knees into a quick quarter squat as your arms swing behind you.
  2. 2Spring upward as high as you can, reaching both arms overhead.
  3. 3Come down on the balls of your feet and let your knees bend to soak up the impact.
  4. 4Settle your balance, then go again.

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