Quads · Body weight · Intermediate
How to do Jump Squat
The jump squat is a plyometric lower body exercise that targets the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves explosive jumping from a squat position and landing softly before repeating the movement.
- Also works
- Hamstrings and Calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Legs
How to do Jump Squat, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your body into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
- Jump explosively, extending your hips and knees fully.
- Land softly on the balls of your feet and immediately lower your body back into a squat position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Jump Squat works your quads and glutes as the main movers, with help from your hamstrings and calves.
Track Jump Squat in SPLYT
Jump Squat 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.
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