Reverse Pause-Lunge to Jump with Knee Drive Combo for Explosive Power HD

Looking for an exercise that improves your running mechanics, enhances your mobility, improves your speed and power, and enhance your jumping performance? Try this reverse pause-lunge to jump with knee-drive combo as demonstrated by one of my collegiate high jumpers Bailey Weiland. Notice how she maintains a forward lean and hip hinge on the lunge phase which represents ideal lunging mechanics for any lunge variation. Once she locks the eccentric isometric into position and feels for the most stable and strongest mechanics she then explodes out of the lunge by loading her front leg while simultaneously driving with the opposite knee. In addition notice how she focuses on landing on one leg briefly to teach unilateral force absorption - a critical aspect of speed, power, and performance. Finally notice the use of the dorsiflexion throughout which is another subtle yet highly critical coaching cue and technique pointer. Try performing several sets of 3-5 reps using lighter loads and watch your athletic performance, explosive power, and overall muscle function improve.