Technique
- Start from standing with feet hip-width apart and arms by your sides
- Jump explosively into the air as high as possible.
- While in the air, spread your arms and legs wide to form a star shape, then pull them back in to land softly.
- Repeat the jump continuously
Form tips
- Aim for maximum height and fully extend your limbs at the peak of the jump.
Muscles
Strength
Secondary
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Legs
- Pelvis
Equipment
Appears in
Progressions
Jack burpee
Intermediate
Regressions
Lateral jumping jack
Novice
Jumping half squat
Beginner
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