How to do it
Land softly with a slight knee bend to absorb each switch jump.
- 1
Stand facing a bench or platform.
- 2
Place one foot on the platform, keeping your chest up and shoulders back.
- 3
Push through your leading foot and jump to switch your feet in the air.
- 4
Land with the opposite foot on the platform and the other foot on the ground.
- 5
Continue alternating feet with each jump for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Drive through the heel of the foot that's stepping onto the platform to fully activate your glutes and hamstrings.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the lead knee cave inward on push-off
- ✕Dropping the chest forward when jumping up
- ✕Not fully switching feet before landing