Stair Jumps
Intermediate
Lower Body
Vertical
Description
Two-footed jumps up stairs, covering 2-4 steps per jump. The incline reduces landing impact while building vertical and horizontal power.
Muscles Worked
Quadriceps (primary)
Glutes (primary)
Calves
Hamstrings
Equipment
None
Coaching Cues
- Face stairs in athletic stance. Jump up 2-4 stairs at a time. Swing arms aggressively. Land softly on balls of feet. Immediately load for next jump. Walk down to recover.
Contraindications
Requires sturdy stairs. Lower impact than flat ground jumps due to incline.