jump squats

Explosive leg exercise

Jump squats are a plyometric exercise combining a standard squat with an explosive upward jump.

You lower into a squat position, then spring up forcefully, landing back in the squat to repeat.

The movement builds leg power and elevates heart rate: My trainer has me doing jump squats until my quads burn.

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thighs · quads · glutes · lower body · sweat · burn · HIIT · cardio · power · athletic · leg day · leg workout · repetitions · intensity · muscle · fatigue · feel the burn · bounce

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movement type

jump squatswall sits

Stationary leg exercise

horse stance · plank · dead hangs · standing still · glute bridges

intensity and impact

jump squatsgentle stretching

Slow, careful muscle lengthening

restorative yoga · foam rolling · tai chi · walking · meditation

training modality

jump squatsstatic stretching

Holding elongated positions steadily

cool-down exercises · rest · massage · sleep

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G