1 / 6Jump Squat
A body-weight squat that ends in a jump. It builds power in the legs and gets the heart rate up quickly.
LegsGlutesCardio
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Main muscle
- Legs
- Also works
- Glutes, Cardio
- Beginner sets
- 3 × 8–12
- Rest
- 90 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2Squat down until your thighs are about parallel.
- 3Jump up as high as you can.
- 4Land softly and go straight into the next squat.
Common mistakes
- Landing on straight, locked knees
- Letting the knees cave in on landing
- Jumping before learning a good squat
Tips
- Land softly on the balls of your feet and sink back into the squat
- Keep the knees in line with the toes
- Rest fully between sets so every jump is fast
Questions
Are jump squats good for fat loss?
They burn a lot of energy and raise the heart rate, which helps alongside a good diet.
How many reps?
Three to four sets of 8 to 12.
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