jump squat
jump squat exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: body weight.
- Target muscle
- glutes
- Muscle group
- quadriceps
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- body weight
Secondary muscles
quadriceps, hamstrings, calves
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your body into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
- Jump explosively off the ground, extending your hips, knees, and ankles.
- While in mid-air, quickly bring your arms forward for balance.
- Land softly on the balls of your feet and immediately go into the next repetition.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.