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§ L · Exercises · QuadricepsUpdated 6/2026

Jump Step-Up

The jump step-up develops quadriceps power and raises your heart rate quickly.

Muscle group
Quadriceps
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise type
Plyometrics
Technique
Advanced technique
Explosive

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Quadriceps
Supporting muscles
GlutesHamstrings

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Stand upright in front of the step and brace your core.

  2. 02

    Place one foot fully on the step and keep your knee aligned with your toes.

  3. 03

    Explosively drive upward through the front leg and jump, switching legs in the air.

  4. 04

    Land softly with the opposite foot on the step and the other foot on the floor, keeping your hips and knee under control.

  5. 05

    Repeat by alternating legs at a brisk pace and keep the movement controlled throughout.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Jump Step-Up is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Keep your gaze forward and drive through your heel on the step to help keep your knee aligned. Choose a step height that allows you to land quietly without your knee collapsing inward.

The jump step-up develops quadriceps power and raises your heart rate quickly.

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§ 05 · Same muscles

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