Cardio · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Astride Jumps
Astride jumps (male) are a plyometric cardio exercise that involves jumping explosively from a squat position, spreading the legs and arms in the air, and landing softly. This movement targets the cardiovascular system while also engaging the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves.
- Primary muscle
- Cardiovascular system
- Also works
- Quadriceps, Hamstrings and Calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Cardio
How to do Astride Jumps, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Bend your knees and lower your body into a squat position.
- Jump explosively upwards, extending your legs and arms.
- While in the air, spread your legs apart and bring your arms out to the sides.
- Land softly with your feet shoulder-width apart, bending your knees to absorb the impact.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Astride Jumps mainly trains your cardiovascular system, and also works your quadriceps, hamstrings and calves.
Track Astride Jumps in SPLYT
Astride Jumps is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
