Conditioning · Pilates
Reformer Pilates V Jump
The Reformer Pilates V Jump is a lying-down jumpboard exercise with your heels together and toes slightly turned out. It trains leg power, landing control, and trunk stability.
- Intermediate
- Compound
- Moderate injury risk
- Rest 45 sec
How to do it
- Lie on your back on the carriage with your head supported and shoulders against the shoulder rests.
- Place your feet near the center of the jumpboard in a small V, with heels together.
- Bend your knees into a shallow starting position.
- Push through both feet to launch away from the board, extending your legs.
- Land on the balls of both feet in the same small V.
- Bend your knees to absorb the landing, allowing your heels to settle onto the board.
Form cues
- Keep your pelvis still.
- Exhale as you push away.
- Keep your neck long.
Common mistakes
- Forcing a wide turnoutTurn out only as far as your hips comfortably allow, keeping your knees aligned with your toes.
- Jumping beyond your controlReduce your push-off until you can consistently land in the same spot without the carriage jolting.
- Locking your knees in flightLengthen your legs without snapping your knees into full lockout.
Safety
Repeated hard landings or forced turnout can strain your ankles and knees. Unsuitable spring resistance or an unsecured jumpboard can cause abrupt carriage movement or loss of foot support.
- Have a qualified Pilates professional check your spring resistance and jumpboard setup before your first session.
- Confirm that the jumpboard is securely locked in place before lying down.
- Warm up with controlled, non-jumping foot presses before starting.
- End the set if fatigue changes your landing mechanics or you develop joint pain.
If you have current hip, knee, ankle, or back symptoms, use non-jumping foot presses or seek advice from a physiotherapist before adding impact.
Muscles worked
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Equipment
- Pilates Jumpboard
- Pilates Reformer
Sets and reps
- Sets
- 2–3
- Target
- 8–12 reps
- Rest
- 45 sec
Count each push-off and landing cycle as one rep.