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Exercises

Jump squat

Jump squat: in the air at the top of a jump squat, arms swinging down, feet just off the floor
QuadsGlutesCue Land softly and sink straight into the next one.
  • 2–3sets
  • 10–12reps or time
  • 60 srest between sets

How to do it

  1. Start in a squat stance, feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Sit back into a half squat with your arms swinging back.
  3. Drive through your feet and jump straight up, arms reaching high.
  4. Land softly through the balls of your feet into the next squat.

Common mistakes

  • Landing with straight, locked knees.
  • Letting the knees collapse inward on landing.
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