Barbell Jump Squat

Learn how to do the Barbell Jump Squat with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Glutes, with secondary emphasis on Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves.

Barbell Jump Squat exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Jump Squat

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Jump Squat with correct form:

  1. 1Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.
  2. 2Lower your body into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
  3. 3Once you reach the bottom of the squat, explode upwards by jumping off the ground.
  4. 4As you jump, extend your hips, knees, and ankles, pushing through your toes.
  5. 5Land softly back into the squat position and immediately repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Jump Squat Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

quadricepshamstringscalves

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Extended

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