How to do it
Brace your core tightly as you kick both legs back to the plank.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Drop into a squat and place your hands on the ground.
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Jump your feet back into a plank position.
- 4
Perform a push-up (optional).
- 5
Jump your feet back to your hands.
- 6
Explosively jump into the air, reaching your arms overhead.
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Land softly and immediately lower into the next rep.
- 8
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a brisk pace but focus on proper form to prevent lower back strain during the plank and jump portions of the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the knees cave inward on the jump
- ✕Landing with stiff, locked-out knees
- ✕Placing hands too close to the feet