What equipment do you need for the trap bar jump?

You need trap bar to do the trap bar jump.

What is a good trap bar jump?

For men, a good trap bar jump is about a 65 lb estimated one-rep max, the Gold (intermediate) standard in Kovo. Beginners start near 45 lb and elite lifters pass 95 lb. For women, the standards run from about 45 lb to 95 lb. The tier table above lists every rank from Bronze to Champion.

Legs · Trap Bar

Trap Bar Jump

How to do the trap bar jump, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.

Equipment: Trap Bar
Difficulty: Intermediate
Logged as: Weighted reps
Movement: Extension
Mechanic: Accessory

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How to do it

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees and hips to load, then explode upward, extending through your ankles, knees and hips. Land softly with knees slightly bent to absorb the impact.

1Stand inside the trap bar and perform an explosive jump, feeling your quads, glutes, and calves drive the movement
2Hold the handles securely and extend through your hips and knees simultaneously
3Land softly with knees slightly bent to absorb the impact and reset between jumps