Jump Squat

Squat and jump out of the bottom; a power movement – quality over reps.

Jump Squat, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Feet shoulder-width, arms free to swing.

Steps

  1. Squat to about parallel.
  2. Explode straight up, full extension in the air.
  3. Land soft into the next squat.

Common mistakes

Landing with locked knees: always into the bend. Shallow dips: a real squat loads the real jump. Chasing reps: height and quality, then stop.

Breathing

Exhale on the jump, inhale landing.