Star jumps
An explosive jump from a crouch into a wide X shape that builds power and lifts your heart rate fast.
IntermediateNo equipmentHigh impactSuggested: 10 reps
How to do it
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms by your sides.
- Drop into a quarter squat and reach your hands toward your knees.
- Explode upward, spreading your arms and legs wide into an X shape.
- Bring your legs back together and land softly in a quarter squat.
Form tips
- Absorb each landing through bent knees and hips.
- Reset your balance between reps rather than rushing.
Muscles worked
Full bodyQuadsGlutesCalvesShoulders