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Jump Squat
Muscles involved
The jump squat explodes upward from a squat. It builds leg power and burns calories.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly pointed out, and arms at your sides.
- Lower into a squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor, then explosively jump upward, swinging your arms overhead.
- Pause briefly at the apex of your jump.
- Land softly with bent knees to absorb the impact, returning to the squat position.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Squat low enough to generate power from your legs. - Explode upwards as quickly as possible, swinging your arms for momentum. - Land softly with bent knees to absorb the impact. - Maintain a flat back and upright chest throughout.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Jump Squat: which muscles does it work?
Jump Squat mainly works: Quadriceps, Glutes. It also involves: Gluteus maximus.
What is Jump Squat good for?
The jump squat explodes upward from a squat. It builds leg power and burns calories.
How do you do Jump Squat with proper form?
- Squat low enough to generate power from your legs. - Explode upwards as quickly as possible, swinging your arms for momentum. - Land softly with bent knees to absorb the impact. - Maintain a flat back and upright chest throughout.
