Depth Jump Leap is a compound exercise targeting the legs: several joints work together, it takes heavy loading well and belongs at the start of a session. Secondary muscles: glutes, calves. Equipment: bodyweight, other. Difficulty: advanced, requires solid technique and training history. It takes 5 steps; the most common mistake is covered in the tip below.

Step-by-step

Stand at the edge of a 30-60 cm box
Step off the box (don't jump off)
The instant both feet touch the ground, jump up for maximum height
Land softly with bent knees
Reset, get back on the box, and repeat; keep the rep count low

Coaching tip

Minimize ground contact time; the landing and jump should feel like one spring action.

Caution

Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: knee, ankle. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.

How to program it

Sets × reps and rest by goal; load and long rest matter most on compound lifts. Start at the bottom of the range in week one; add 2.5–5% when you hit the top with clean form.

Goal	Sets × Reps	Rest
Strength	4 × 4-6	180 s
Muscle gain	3 × 6-10	150 s
Fat loss / conditioning	3 × 10-15	90 s

FitCi applies this table to your age and goal automatically and writes weekly progression.

Alternatives

At home, no equipment: Bodyweight Squat, Wall Sit
Same muscle, different equipment: Barbell Back Squat, Front Squat, Goblet Squat

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