1 / 6Jumping Jack
A simple jumping move that warms up the whole body and gets the heart going. It is a good start to any workout and easy to do at home.
Cardio
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Main muscle
- Cardio
- Also works
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- Beginner sets
- 3 × 30–45 sec
- Rest
- 30 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Stand with your feet together and arms at your sides.
- 2Jump your feet out wide while raising your arms overhead.
- 3Jump back to the starting position.
- 4Repeat at a steady pace.
Common mistakes
- Landing heavily on your heels
- Keeping the knees locked straight
- Letting the arms flop halfway instead of reaching overhead
Tips
- Stay light on the balls of your feet
- Keep a slight bend in the knees on every landing
- Low on space or have sore knees? Step one foot out at a time instead of jumping
Questions
How long should I do jumping jacks to warm up?
One to two minutes is enough to raise your heart rate and loosen up before the main workout.
Are jumping jacks bad for the knees?
Not for most people when you land softly with bent knees. If your knees hurt, use the stepping version.
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