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This is the Soviet method for building explosive leg power that lasts.

Soviet fighter training focused on the “Spring” mechanism — the ability to absorb force and release it instantly. Instead of heavy heel loading, this system trains ball-of-foot contact, stiff ankles, and rapid force transfer through the Achilles tendon. The result is faster strikes, harder takedowns, and no power loss late in a fight.

Every movement in combat starts at the feet. When the heels sink, speed disappears. When the feet stay reactive, power multiplies.

This workout trains elastic strength, nervous system speed, and reactive leg power used by Soviet fighters and athletes.

Exercises and Programming

Depth Jumps
Step off a box, land on the balls of the feet, and immediately explode upward.
Sets 3 to 5
Reps 3 to 5
Rest 60 to 90 seconds
Focus on minimal ground contact and stiff ankles.

Depth Jump to Box
Step off the box, rebound instantly, and jump onto a second box.
Sets 3 to 4
Reps 3
Rest 90 seconds
This trains force redirection and fight-specific explosiveness.

Reactive Spring Jumps
Continuous fast rebounds staying on the balls of the feet.
Sets 3
Time 10 to 15 seconds
Rest 60 seconds
Stay elastic and quiet on landing.

Broad Jumps
Explode forward using hips and arm swing.
Sets 4
Reps 3
Rest 90 seconds
Distance is secondary to speed off the floor.

Single-Leg Box Jumps
One leg at a time to build unilateral power and stability.
Sets 3 per leg
Reps 3
Rest 60 to 90 seconds
Lower the box if balance breaks.

Box Jumps With or Without Weights
Light dumbbells or kettlebells only if speed stays high.
Sets 3
Reps 3 to 5
Rest 90 seconds
If jump speed slows, remove the load.

Why This Works

Landing on the balls of the feet stores elastic energy in the Achilles tendon and shortens ground contact time. Faster transitions from landing to takeoff mean greater power output. This is why Soviet athletes trained movement systems instead of isolated muscles.

Heavy legs are slow legs.
Spring-loaded legs end fights.

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