How to do a jump squat

Lower bodyBodyweightIntermediate

A squat with an explosive jump out of the top — builds power in your legs and gets your heart going.

How to do it

1Sit into a squat, chest tall
2Drive up hard and jump off the floor
3Land soft, straight into the next squat

Muscles worked

Quads Glutes

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