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AerobicBody weight

Step Squat Jack

Intensity
duration
MET
6.5energy expenditure
Type
Aerobic

Target muscles

  • Quads25%
  • Hamstrings25%
  • Glutes25%
  • Shoulders25%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Step wide enough to fully load one glute on each rep.

  1. 1

    Start in a standing position with feet together.

  2. 2

    Step out to the side into a squat position, lowering your hips back and down.

  3. 3

    As you squat, swing your arms out to shoulder height for balance.

  4. 4

    Push through your heels to jump back to the starting position, bringing your feet together.

  5. 5

    Repeat the movement, alternating sides with each squat.

  6. 6

    Continue for the desired amount of time or number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Keep your chest lifted and core engaged to maintain good posture and maximize the effectiveness of the exercise.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Knees caving inward during the squat
  • ✕Hips staying too high in the squat
  • ✕Arms dropping below shoulder height
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