How to do it
Stack your shoulders directly over your hips before each takeoff to direct force upward.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- 2
Lower into a squat position, keeping your chest up and back straight.
- 3
Explosively jump upwards, extending your hips, knees, and ankles.
- 4
As you land, absorb the impact by going back into the squat position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Land softly on the balls of your feet and immediately transition into the squat to protect your joints and maintain the exercise's fluidity.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dumbbells swinging away from your sides
- ✕Knees caving inward on the landing
- ✕Dropping the chest forward during the descent