How to do it
Brace your core throughout the entire sequence to stay stable.
- 1
Start with your feet together and hands by your sides.
- 2
Jump up and spread your feet to the side while bringing your arms up to shoulder height for a half jumping jack.
- 3
Immediately follow with a full jumping jack by extending your arms fully above your head.
- 4
Return to the starting position and repeat the sequence for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a soft bend in your knees during the jumps to absorb impact and protect your joints.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the overhead reach
- ✕Slapping the feet flat on the ground
- ✕Hunching the upper back forward