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Isometric-Explosive Bodyweight Jump Squat

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Isometric-Explosive Bodyweight Jump Squat

Isometric-Explosive Bodyweight Jump Squat is a lower body exercise that increases strength, power, and endurance. This is also a good core exercise.

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Instructions

  1. Stand on the floor with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes pointing forward. Interlace your fingers behind your head with your elbows extended.
  2. Lower yourself into a full squat position with your thighs parallel to the floor for a few seconds.
  3. Move quickly with your heels, jumping as high off the ground as possible, keeping your hands behind your head. Land softly and return to starting position.

Tips

  • Don't let your knees sag while jumping or landing.
  • Be sure to pause in the full squat position to dissipate any momentum you have.
  • Make sure you jump as fast as possible.

Alternative Exercises

High-Pull Burpee

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High-Pull Burpee works your whole body and aims to build strength and endurance in your lower and upper body. When performed correctly, High-pull burpees also work the muscles in your legs, hips, abdomen, arms, chest, buttocks, and shoulders.

Bodyweight Jump Squat

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Bodyweight Jump Squat targets the glutes, quads, hips, and hamstrings and also increases your heart rate. Because this variation puts more stress on your joints, it''s important to have healthy knees, ankles, and hips if you want to try this move.

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024