SNAP DOWN

1. Stand tall with your feet approximately hip-width apart. Rise onto your toes, then quickly drop into an athletic position by driving your hips back and bending your knees. Land softly and hold the position for 2 seconds before resetting.

Snap Down teaches you to rapidly absorb force and establish a stable athletic position before progressing to higher-intensity jumping and landing exercises. Landing-technique interventions have been shown to improve knee flexion and reduce biomechanical risk factors during jump landings, making this a useful entry point before more demanding plyometrics.

• Land quietly and softly.
• Keep your knees aligned with your toes.
• Keep your chest controlled and hips back.
• Land balanced through both feet.
• Stick the position before resetting.