Jump squat exercise demonstration
Jump squat

Exercise

Jump squat

Jump squat is a moderate exercise. It trains glutes.

Muscles
GlutesQuadsHamstringsCalves

Detailed explanation

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Lower your body into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back. Jump explosively off the ground, extending your hips, knees, and ankles.

While in mid-air, quickly bring your arms forward for balance. Land softly on the balls of your feet and immediately go into the next repetition.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Lower your body into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.

  3. 3

    Jump explosively off the ground, extending your hips, knees, and ankles.

  4. 4

    While in mid-air, quickly bring your arms forward for balance.

  5. 5

    Land softly on the balls of your feet and immediately go into the next repetition.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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