Stair Jumps

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Instructions Preparation Stand facing bottom of staircase. Execution Squat down and jump up steps using a double arm swing. Upon landing, immediately jump up steps again.   Comments Use both upper and lower body movements. Keep landings short. Increase number of steps jumped each repetition as ability improves. Perform 2 or more jumps in succession.

Classification  Utility: Plyometric  Mechanics: Compound  Force: Push Force (Articulation) Dynamic Hip Extension Flexion Knee Extension Ankle Plantar Flexion Shoulder Flexion Scapula & Clavicle Elevation Upward Rotation Protraction Spine (Thoracic, Lumbar) Flexion Static Spine (Thoracic, Lumbar) Extension