How to do it
Grip the dumbbell handles firmly to keep wrists stacked over the handles.
- 1
Start standing with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- 2
Drop into a squat position and place the dumbbells on the floor.
- 3
Kick your feet back into a push-up position while holding onto the dumbbells.
- 4
Perform a push-up with hands on the dumbbells.
- 5
Jump your feet back towards the dumbbells into the squat position.
- 6
Explosively jump upwards bringing the dumbbells overhead.
- 7
Land softly and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged throughout the movement to stabilize your body and protect your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the hips sag during the push-up phase
- ✕Landing with straight knees after the jump
- ✕Kicking feet too wide returning to squat