How to Do Leap Ups

Leap ups are a muscle-intensive exercise that will help you develop muscle mass and explosive leaping ability off two feet. In most sports leaping ability is a premium skill. Leap ups will help you develop lower body strength, contributing to jumping, acceleration and endurance.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Begin in an athletic position with your feet shoulder-width apart and your heels on the ground.
2. Lower yourself into a squatting position, keeping your back straight and your hands at your side.
3. Spring up into the air, elevating at least 16 inches.
4. Land directly back into your squatting position and spring back up into the air.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 mulitple times.

Tips & Warnings

• As your stamina increases build up to 5 sets of 50; but to begin, 2 or 3 sets of 15 reps could be sufficent. Know your own body and establish attainable goals with this, and all other exercises.
• Sneakers with good cushion go a long way to preventing leg injuries. This is a high-impact exercise and can hurt your knees if done incorrectly or without appropriate footwear.