Exercise of the Week

Exercise of the Week

Split Jumps

The split jump is one of the lunge exercises. It is a plyometirc exercise, that involves leaving the ground. You can increase the intensity of this exercise by simply increasing the height of your jump. If you have any concerns about your knees, please talk to a physician first.

Instructions

As always you should begin by stretching before you begin your workout or exercise to warm up. Also, be sure and check your overhead clearance to avoid bumping your head. Allow at least 24 inches above your head.

Now begin in the lunge position, extending the right leg behind you with the heel off the floor. Bend the right let to the front of the body with the knee aligned over the toes of the left foot. You want to make sure you keep your pointed at all times.

Next lower your body by bringing the knee of the right leg nearly to the floor while bending the left knee. Propel yourself upward and straighten your legs. Land so that the left leg is to the rear and the right leg is to the front (switch lead legs).

Make sure you execute the exercise with correct form before focusing on increasing intensity to avoid any injuries.