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Tuck Jump Height Conditioning: Floor Drill

Tuck Jump Height Conditioning is an intermediate-level floor exercise drill that works on insufficient amplitude, bent knees and body alignment. Build explosive power and air awareness for higher tumbling amplitude and better skill execution.

Quick facts

Event
Floor Exercise
Difficulty
intermediate
Equipment
mat
Time per round
about 6 minutes
Muscles
Quadriceps, Hip Flexors, Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings

How to do Tuck Jump Height Conditioning

  1. Tuck Jumps

    Perform 10 tuck jumps, pulling the knees to the chest at the top of each jump and landing with soft knees.

    Cues: Jump first, then tuck · Knees to chest · Toes pointed

  2. Straddle Jumps

    Perform 10 straddle jumps with straight legs and pointed toes at the peak.

    Cues: Legs straight · Chest up · Toes pointed

  3. Pike Jumps

    Perform 10 pike jumps with legs together and straight at the peak.

    Cues: Legs together · Reach for the toes · Land tall

  4. Repeat for Sets

    Rest 60 seconds, then repeat the circuit for 3 total sets. Stop if landings get sloppy.

    Cues: Quality over quantity · Soft landings · Max height

Practice this drill under a qualified coach, especially for inversions and flight.

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Builds these skills

Video

Watch a demonstration “Beginner Tuck, Pike & Straddle Jumps- Drills & Progressions” by Back Handspring Academy, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Tuck Jump Height Conditioning help with?
Tuck Jump Height Conditioning targets insufficient amplitude, bent knees and body alignment. Build explosive power and air awareness for higher tumbling amplitude and better skill execution.
Can you do Tuck Jump Height Conditioning at home?
Yes. The equipment it lists (mat) is easy to set up at home.
What level is Tuck Jump Height Conditioning for?
Stickd rates Tuck Jump Height Conditioning as an intermediate drill. It is part of the progression for Front Tuck (typically Level 6-7) and Switch Leap (typically Level 5-6).

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