Exercise Guide
Jump Squat: Are you landing with your knees straight?
Bend your hips and knees to absorb the landing softly. Do not land with your knees straight.
How to fix it
- Bend your hips and knees to lower your body.
- Straighten your hips, knees, and ankles as you jump up powerfully.
- Bend your knees to land softly.
Caution Do not let your knees cave inward as you jump up or as you land.
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Which part of your foot should you land on?
Sources differ. Some suggest landing on the balls of your feet. Others suggest landing on the middle of your feet and rolling back toward your heels. Either way, bend your knees to land softly.
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Sources
- NSCA, Basics of Strength and Conditioning
- FIFA (F-MARC), The 11+ Manual
- Root H et al., Journal of Athletic Training (2015)
- Myer GD et al., Journal of Athletic Training (2004)
- Padua DA et al., Journal of Athletic Training (2015)
- ACE, Exercise Library · Squat Jump
- NASM, Exercise Library · Squat Jump
- HSS, ACL Injury Prevention Tips and Exercises
- Cleveland Clinic, Blow Up Your Exercise Routine With Plyometrics
- UCLA Health, Lower Body Exercise Technique
This article is based on our analysis of public content from evidence-based training experts in Korea and abroad. It is not a substitute for medical advice.