How to do it
Swing your arms upward aggressively to help drive your body off the floor.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
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Lower into a half squat and explode upwards, driving your knees towards your chest.
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While in the air, tuck your knees as close to your chest as possible.
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Land softly on the balls of your feet and immediately lower into the half squat to prepare for the next jump.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on a soft landing by bending your knees to absorb the impact. This will help protect your joints and allow for better control during the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Landing with stiff and locked out knees
- ✕Collapsing the knees inward upon landing
- ✕Leaning the torso too far forward on takeoff