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Exercise: Squat Jumps with Knee Tuck

person doing Squat Jumps with Knee Tuck

Primary Muscles:

  • Hamstrings
  • Quadriceps
  • Calves
  • Hip Flexors

Secondary Muscles:

  • Abdominals
  • Anterior Tibialis

Body Area:

  • Legs
  • Glutes

Movement Type:

  • Explosive

Equipment:

Training Category:

  • Body Weight
  • Plyometrics

Proper Steps:

Begin in a shoulder-width stance with strong upright posture
Sit down into a squat with your arms loaded behind your hips
Throw your arms overhead as you explode upwards
At the peak of your jump, tuck your knees to your chest
Land softly with both feet, and absorb the shock as you descend into another squat in preparation for a successive jump
Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions