Week 123: Tuck Jumps
- Keep It Moving PT & Wellness
- 2 days ago
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It's January! Which means for those of us who enjoy, the ski & snowboard season is well underway! We want everyone to be strong throughout the season, so this month's theme is Time To Shred, with movements to improve your dynamic strength & endurance of the lower body.
Exercise: Tuck Jumps
Purpose: To develop explosive power for the lower body in a vertical jumping movement pattern
Who It's For: Snowboarders, skiers, splitboarders, alpine tourers, cross-country skiers, snowshoers, and lodge squatters too!
Why We Love It: Because we need to be explosive in all planes of motion to really rip it on the slopes!
Procedure:
Start standing tall, feet shoulder-width apart.
Dip into a slight squat, swinging your arms back.
Jump explosively straight up.
Tuck your knees toward your chest at the top of the jump.
Land softly on the balls of your feet, knees bent.
Reset or repeat immediately for the next jump.
Too hard on the knees? Try Jumping to a Box instead.
*Disclaimer: Not all exercises are suitable for everyone, and participation in novel activities may increase the risk of adverse effects such as pain, soreness, or injury. Please consult with your Physician or a local Physical Therapist prior to attempting any exercise you feel uncomfortable performing. If adverse reactions occur, discontinue performance of the exercise and consult your physician or trusted clinician for evaluation.
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