How to do it
Inhale and brace your core tightly before initiating every single jump.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.
- 2
Squat down by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
- 3
Explosively jump up from the squat position.
- 4
Land softly and immediately lower into the next squat to repeat the movement.
Expert tip
Ensure proper landing mechanics by bending your knees and hips to absorb the impact and protect your joints.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees caving inward during the jump phase
- ✕Barbell rolling up onto the neck
- ✕Torso pitching forward during the jump