Countermovement Jump Arms on Hip
- Zielmuskel
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- Equipment
- Body weight
- Körperregion
- Plyometrics
- Typ
- Aerobic
The countermovement jump with arms on hip is a body-weight plyometric jump that trains lower-body explosive power and conditioning without any equipment. Keeping your hands fixed on your hips removes the arm swing, so the drive comes purely from a quick dip-and-jump of the legs and hips. It's a simple, equipment-free aerobic and power drill that fits into warm-ups, circuits, and athletic conditioning.
Countermovement Jump Arms on Hip: So führst du sie aus
- 1Stand tall with your feet about hip- to shoulder-width apart and your weight balanced over the middle of your feet.
- 2Place both hands firmly on your hips and keep them there for the entire jump.
- 3Dip down quickly into a quarter squat, bending at your hips, knees, and ankles in one smooth countermovement.
- 4Without pausing at the bottom, drive your feet hard into the floor and explode straight up.
- 5Fully extend your hips, knees, and ankles at the top so your body reaches a tall, straight line in the air.
- 6Spot the floor as you descend and land softly on the balls of your feet, then your whole foot.
- 7Absorb the landing by bending your hips, knees, and ankles back into a controlled quarter squat.
- 8Reset to a tall stance with your hands still on your hips, then repeat for the prescribed reps.
Technik-Tipps
- Treat the dip and the jump as one continuous motion — the faster the transition from down to up, the more power you generate.
- Keep your chest up and your torso fairly upright throughout so the dip stays shallow and athletic, not a deep squat.
- Land quietly: soft, controlled landings protect your knees and ankles and show you're absorbing force well.
- Keep your hands pinned to your hips the whole set so your legs do the work and the drill stays consistent rep to rep.
- Rest as needed between reps or sets so each jump stays explosive rather than turning into tired, low hops.
Häufige Fehler
- Pausing at the bottom of the dip, which kills the stretch-reflex and turns an explosive jump into a slow squat-and-stand.
- Dipping too deep, which slows the transition and reduces jump height instead of adding power.
- Letting the knees cave inward on take-off or landing, which puts the knee joint at risk.
- Landing stiff-legged with locked knees, which sends impact straight into the joints instead of absorbing it.
- Letting the hands drift off the hips to swing for extra height, which changes the drill and makes reps inconsistent.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What is a countermovement jump with arms on hip?
It's a vertical body-weight jump where you quickly dip into a quarter squat and immediately explode upward, keeping both hands on your hips so the jump is powered by your legs and hips alone, with no arm swing.
Why keep your hands on your hips?
Pinning your hands to your hips removes the arm swing, so your lower body does all the work. It makes the drill more consistent rep to rep and is often used to isolate and measure leg-driven jumping power.
Is the countermovement jump good for beginners?
Yes. It uses only your body weight and a natural jumping pattern, so it's beginner-friendly. Start with a few low, controlled jumps, focus on soft landings, and add height and reps as your technique improves.
How many sets and reps should I do?
For power, keep reps low and crisp — about 3–5 sets of 3–6 jumps with full rest between sets. For conditioning, use higher reps in a circuit, but stop a set once your jumps lose height or your landings get sloppy.
How do I land safely?
Land on the balls of your feet first, then settle onto your whole foot, and bend your hips, knees, and ankles to absorb the impact. Keep your knees tracking over your toes and aim for quiet, controlled landings.
