How to do it
Set your gaze on a spot straight ahead to keep the neck neutral.
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Begin in a squat position as if you were holding a basketball.
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Jump up explosively, extending your arms above your head as if shooting a basketball.
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Land softly back into the squat position.
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Reset and repeat the movement, focusing on the explosive upward motion with each jump.
Expert tip
Imagine shooting a basketball at the peak of each jump to ensure full extension of your arms and legs, maximizing the exercise's effectiveness.
Common mistakes
- ✕Landing with straight, locked knees
- ✕Dropping the chest forward in the squat
- ✕Rising up onto the toes during the squat