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Cross jacks

A jumping jack where your arms and legs cross in front of you on each landing, working your inner and outer thighs.

IntermediateNo equipmentHigh impactSuggested: 30 sec

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet apart and your arms out at shoulder height.
  2. Jump and cross one foot in front of the other as your arms cross in front of your chest.
  3. Jump back out to the wide stance with your arms out.
  4. Switch which foot crosses in front on each rep.

Form tips

  • Stay light on the balls of your feet.
  • Keep your arms straight but relaxed.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateChest: moderateBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: not workedObliques: not workedHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: moderateQuads: not workedInner thighs: moderateCalves: strongFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: not workedForearms: not workedOuter hips: moderateGlutes: not workedHamstrings: not workedCalves: strongBack
LightModerateStrong
CalvesInner thighsOuter hipsShouldersChest

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