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Jump Squat

Quads · Squat

Generic squat demo. Follow the steps below for this exact exercise.

SquatCompound

An explosive bodyweight squat that adds power and raises the heart rate.

Difficulty
Moderate
Tracking
Measured in reps

Muscles worked

QuadsGlutesCalvesCore

Equipment

Bodyweight

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet hip to shoulder width and your toes slightly out.
  2. Dip into a quarter to half squat with your chest up and your weight in your whole foot.
  3. Jump straight up, extending your hips, knees and ankles.
  4. Land softly on the middle of your foot, absorb the landing by bending your knees, and go straight into the next rep.

Coaching cues

  • Land quietly, noise means you are landing stiff.
  • Skip this one if your knees or ankles are sore and use bodyweight squats instead.