High Hurdle Jump to Sprint and Cut
Description
The high hurdle jump to sprint and cut is an athletic plyometric drill that chains a vertical jump over a hurdle into a sprint and a sharp lateral cut. It builds explosive lower body power and reactive agility for field sport athletes.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
High Hurdle Jump to Sprint and Cut Instructions
- Set up a hurdle in front of you with open running space ahead.
- Stand a step behind the hurdle.
- Brace the core and load the legs.
- Jump up and over the hurdle with both feet.
- Land softly on the balls of the feet.
- Sprint forward five to ten yards.
- Plant hard on one foot and cut sharply to the side.
- Reset and repeat for the working set.
High Hurdle Jump to Sprint and Cut Form & Visual
High Hurdle Jump to Sprint and Cut Benefits
- Builds explosive lower body power.
- Trains reactive agility.
- Improves change of direction.
- Useful for field sport athletes.
- Brutal cardio drill.
High Hurdle Jump to Sprint and Cut Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus maximus
- Hamstrings
- Calves
High Hurdle Jump to Sprint and Cut Variations & Alternatives
- Box Jump
- Hurdle Hop
- Lateral Bound
- Sprint
