How to do it
Brace your abs tight before each drop into the half squat to ready the jump.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms at your sides.
- 2
Lower into a half squat position.
- 3
Explosively jump up, swinging your arms upward for momentum.
- 4
Land softly back into the half squat position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Use your arms for momentum and focus on explosive power from your legs to maximize the cardiovascular and muscle strengthening benefits.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the knees cave inward on landing
- ✕Skipping the half-squat reset between jumps
- ✕Swinging the arms late after the legs launch