Jump Squat
- Main muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes, Calves
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Movement
- Squat · Multi-joint
Equipment
No equipment needed — bodyweight only.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms crossed over your chest.
- Squat down until your thighs are about parallel to the floor, chest up.
- Push through the floor and jump straight up.
- Land softly with bent knees and go straight into the next rep.
Beginner tip: Land softly and quietly, bending your knees to absorb it.