How to do the Jump Squat, step by step
- Feet shoulder-width.
- Squat down, arms back.
- Jump up explosively, swinging your arms.
- Land softly on the balls of your feet and drop right back into a squat.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Hard landingroll through the balls of your feet, soft knees.
- Knees cave inkeep your knees over your toes.
How to scale the Jump Squat
If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:
- Air Squat
- Smaller jump
Also known as
Squat jump
These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.