Jump from Seated Position
Explode from sitting on a bench straight into a jump; with no dip to borrow from, the start is pure drive.
How to do it
Setup
Seated on the front of a bench, feet flat and hip-width, hands up by the face.
Steps
- Lean the chest forward over the feet.
- Drive through the whole feet and jump straight up.
- Land soft in front of the bench, then sit back down under control.
Common mistakes
Rocking back to gain momentum: lean forward and go from still. Dropping onto the bench after the landing: sit down slowly, every rep. Bench too low for a clean start: thighs near parallel to the floor is the height.
Breathing
Exhale on the jump, inhale sitting back down.
