How to do Jump Squat
- Stand with your feet about hip-width apart.
- Keep your whole foot grounded as you lower into the squat.
- Bend your knees and send your hips back into a comfortable squat.
- Keep your knees pointing in the same direction as your toes.
- Choose a squat depth that lets your back keep its natural shape.
- Push through both feet and extend your legs into a manageable upward jump.
- Land with your feet hip-width apart, bending your knees and hips to absorb the impact.
- Repeat at a pace that lets you control every landing.
- After your final landing, steady your feet and straighten your legs to stand.
Benefits
Jump squats ask the muscles around your hips and thighs to produce the lift off the floor.
Further reading: Squat JumpsVariations
Skip the jump and rise from each squat with both feet staying on the floor.