Jump squat

Bodyweight

Also called squat jump

Jump squat, start positionJump squat, end position
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Squat to a comfortable depth, then drive up and jump off the floor with both arms swinging. Land softly and move straight into the next rep.

  1. Land soft, knees over toes
  2. Full hip and knee extension
  3. Reset between reps

Movement

Pattern
Squat
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
None

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Lower body

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