Jump Squat

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

Jump Squat exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Jump Squat

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

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Lower your body into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
  3. 3Jump explosively off the ground, extending your hips, knees, and ankles.
  4. 4While in mid-air, quickly bring your arms forward for balance.
  5. 5Land softly on the balls of your feet and immediately go into the next repetition.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Jump Squat Muscles Worked

Primary

glutes

Secondary

quadricepshamstringscalves

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Main

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