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Jumping Jack
Muscles involved
Jumping jacks open and close your arms and legs as you jump. They warm you up fast and burn calories.
How to do it
- Stand tall with feet together and arms at your sides.
- Jump your feet out to shoulder-width apart while simultaneously raising your arms out to the sides and clapping them overhead.
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement.
- Jump your feet back together and bring your arms back down to your sides.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Land softly on the balls of your feet to reduce impact on your joints. - Clap your hands overhead to ensure full range of motion. - Keep your core engaged to maintain a stable, upright torso. - Control your arms as you bring them down to your sides, rather than letting them fall.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Jumping Jack: which muscles does it work?
Jumping Jack mainly works: Quadriceps, Calves. It also involves: Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Lateral deltoid, Gluteus medius.
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