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Split Jacks

Intermediate

Split Jacks

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Split Jacks is a total body, cardiovascular, plyometrics, and warm-up exercise that primarily targets the quads and, to a lesser degree, also targets the calves, glutes, groin, hamstrings, hip flexors, shoulders, and biceps.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Stand with one foot forward in a lunge position and arms at your sides.
  • Step 2

    Jump into the air and switch legs to move the other leg forward, raising your opposite arm above your head as you jump. Return to starting position.

Muscle Groups

Split Jacks targets Abs, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hips, Quads as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Make sure you jump so high that you have enough time to switch legs in the air.
  • Be sure to keep your chest up and don't lean too far forward during the exercise.
  • Bend your knees as you land to avoid injury.