How to do it
Time the leg spread and arm raise so they peak together at the top of the jump.
- 1
Stand with your feet together and arms at your sides.
- 2
Jump up and spread your legs to land in a straddle position.
- 3
Immediately jump back to the starting position with feet together.
- 4
Use your arms to help propel your body and maintain balance.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Expert tip
Land softly on the balls of your feet to reduce impact on your joints and maintain a steady rhythm throughout the set.
Common mistakes
- ✕Landing with stiff locked knees
- ✕Letting the arms stay limp during the jump
- ✕Collapsing the chest forward on each landing