Quads · Body weight · Intermediate
How to do Lying Style Jump Squat
The jump squat is a plyometric exercise that targets the glutes and also works the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves squatting down and then jumping explosively, making it effective for building lower body power and explosiveness.
- Also works
- Hamstrings and Calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Legs
How to do Lying Style 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. Maintain lying form throughout.
- Jump explosively off the ground, extending your hips, knees, and ankles.
- While in mid-air, quickly bring your arms forward for balance.
- Land softly on the balls of your feet and immediately go into the next repetition.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Lying Style Jump Squat works your quads and glutes as the main movers, with help from your hamstrings and calves.
Track Lying Style Jump Squat in SPLYT
Lying Style 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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