Light assist, full send on every jump.
Let the straps assist, don't pull yourself up with your arms, the power comes from your legs.
Jump squats with a hint of strap assistance let you produce full power on the way up while the light lift and balance support take the sting out of every landing. The quads generate the explosion and absorb the catch, the glutes drive hip extension at takeoff, and the continuous rhythm keeps both under load for the whole set. It earns a place as an accessible plyometric, letting people train explosive triple extension who might not be ready for high-volume free jumping.
They lighten the landing slightly and stabilise you, but the jump itself still comes entirely from your legs. For most people the assistance means more quality jumps per set, not easier ones.
No, keep the arms long and let the straps offer just a touch of lift. If your elbows are bending hard at takeoff, you are rowing yourself up instead of jumping.
Soft and immediate, sinking straight into the next squat without a pause. Quiet feet and bent knees on every catch are non-negotiable.
