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
- Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart.
- Sit your hips back into a squat as you swing your arms behind you.
- Drive through your feet and swing your arms up to jump straight up.
- 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
QuadsGlutesHamstringsCalves
Squat variations
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- SumoBeginner · No equipment
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- Kettlebell sumoBeginner · Kettlebell
- Wall holdBeginner · Wall
- CossackIntermediate · No equipment
- JumpIntermediate · No equipment
- PulseIntermediate · No equipment
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