Strength exercise

Jump Squat

How to do it

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart or as prescribed.
  2. Brace your core and keep your chest up.
  3. Bend your knees and hips to lower your body.
  4. Descend until thighs are at least parallel to the floor.
  5. Drive through your heels to return to standing.
  6. Keep your knees tracking over your toes.

Muscles worked

QuadricepsMuscles located at the front of the thigh, responsible for extending the knee. All Quadriceps exercises
Gluteus MaximusLargest gluteal muscle responsible for hip extension and external rotation. All Gluteus Maximus exercises
CalvesMuscles located at the back of the lower leg, responsible for plantar flexion of the foot. All Calves exercises

Related Quads exercises

Type
Strength
Primary muscles
Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus, Calves
Measured in
Reps and weight