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Squat jumps

An explosive squat that launches into a vertical jump to build leg power and get your heart pumping.

IntermediateNo equipmentHigh impactSuggested: 12 reps

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart.
  2. Sit your hips back into a squat as you swing your arms behind you.
  3. Drive through your feet and swing your arms up to jump straight up.
  4. Land softly with bent knees and flow into the next squat.

Form tips

  • Land through the balls of your feet, then let your heels settle.
  • Keep your knees in line with your toes as you land.
  • Swap the jump for a quick rise onto your toes for a lower-impact version.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: not workedObliques: not workedHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: strongInner thighs: not workedCalves: moderateFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: not workedForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: moderateHamstrings: moderateCalves: moderateBack
LightModerateStrong
QuadsGlutesHamstringsCalves

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