Jumping Squats
Starting Posture
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands by your sides.
How to Exercise
Lower yourself into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back. Explosively jump up as high as you can, extending your legs fully. Land softly back into the squat position.
Breath Control
Inhale as you lower yourself into the squat position, exhale as you explosively jump up.
Common errors
Not squatting low enough before jumping, allowing your knees to collapse inwards during the movement.
Weights
You can use dumbbells or a barbell to add resistance to the exercise.
Grips
For weighted jumping squats, use a comfortable grip on the weights to prevent slippage.
Variations
You can perform jumping squats with a narrow stance or a wide stance to target different muscles.
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Sample workouts with this movement
Fit! Programs featuring this exercise
FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
Planche Fit!
Gregoire Bellemare
FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
Planche Fit!
Gregoire Bellemare
Comments and tips
Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to maintain stability. Land softly to reduce impact on your joints.
Cautions
Avoid locking your knees at the top of the jump to prevent injury. Perform the exercise on a cushioned surface to reduce impact on your joints.