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forward jump

forward jump exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: quads. Equipment: body weight.

forward jump exercise demonstration
Target muscle
quads
Muscle group
calves
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

calves, hamstrings, glutes

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Bend your knees and lower your body into a squat position.
  3. Swing your arms back for momentum.
  4. Jump forward explosively, extending your hips, knees, and ankles.
  5. Land softly on the balls of your feet and immediately go into the next jump.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.