How to Do Quick Leap
Start and end of one clean rep of Quick Leap.
Quick facts
| Primary muscle | Quads |
|---|---|
| Secondary muscles | Calves, Hamstrings |
| Equipment | Machine |
| Category | Plyometrics |
How to perform Quick Leap
- You will need a box for this exerise.
- Begin facing the box standing 1-2 feet from its edge.
- By utilizing your hips, hop onto the box, landing on both legs. Ensure that you land with your legs bent and your feet flat.
- Immediately upon landing, fully extend through the entire body and swing your arms overhead to explode off of the box. Use your legs to absorb the impact of landing.
Muscles worked
- Quads (primary): extends the knee to drive squats, lunges and jumps.
- Calves (secondary): points the foot to power push-off and steady the ankle.
- Hamstrings (secondary): bends the knee and extends the hip through hinges and pulls.
Sets & reps by goal
| Goal | Sets × reps | Load | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3–5 × 3–5 | Heavy (~85%+) | 2–3 min |
| Hypertrophy | 3–4 × 8–12 | Moderate (~65–75%) | 60–90 s |
| Endurance | 2–3 × 15–20 | Lighter (~50–60%) | 30–45 s |
Pick the row that matches your goal. If you're newer, anchor in the hypertrophy range while you groove the form.
Form tips
- Keep the knees tracking in line with the toes and push the whole foot into the floor.
- Set the seat and pads so the machine's pivot lines up with the joint you're training before your first rep.
- Land softly through the whole foot with bent knees to absorb the force, and reset fully between reps.
- Warm up the pattern with a couple of lighter, submaximal sets before your working sets.
Common mistakes
- Letting the knees cave inward as you push out of the bottom.
- Leaving the seat or range on a setting that forces the joint into an awkward angle.
- Landing stiff-legged or with locked knees, which spikes the load on the joints.
Frequently asked questions
What muscles does Quick Leap work?
Quick Leap mainly works the quads, with the calves, hamstrings helping as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for Quick Leap?
Quick Leap needs the corresponding weight-stack or plate-loaded machine.
How many sets and reps should I do for Quick Leap?
It depends on your goal: about 3–5 sets of 3–5 heavy reps for strength, 3–4 sets of 8–12 for muscle growth, or 2–3 sets of 15–20 for endurance. Pick the row that matches your goal. If you're newer, anchor in the hypertrophy range while you groove the form.
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