10/5 Repeat Hop

The 10/5 repeat hop is primarily used to measure the Reactive Strength Index or RSI of an athletic individual to assess their ability to rapidly change from eccentric to concentric motions and plyometric performance.

This test has also been shown to be useful in the assessment of neuromuscular fatigue characterized by a reduction in an individual's force output.

Position: Position your client in standing on the Stomp-IT on one leg with their hands on their hips.

Cues: "Perform 10 repeat hops quickly with as little ground contact as possible"

Procedure:

Step 1 - Ask client to start on the Stomp-IT in a single leg standing position with their hands on their hips. Note: If the client is swaying or losing balance too much to perform the test one hand can be placed on a chair or stable surface for stability.

Step 2 - Push the START button.

Step 3 - Ask client to perform 10 fast consecutive vertical hops with the cue above.

Step 4 - Ask the client to stand still on completion. Push STOP.

Main Muscles: Soleus, Gastrocs, Quadriceps.