Cardio · Body weight · Intermediate
How to do Semi Squat Jump
The semi squat jump is a plyometric exercise that targets the cardiovascular system while also engaging the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves performing a partial squat followed by an explosive jump, making it effective for improving cardiovascular fitness, lower body power, and coordination.
- Primary muscle
- Cardiovascular system
- Also works
- Quadriceps, Hamstrings and Calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Cardio
How to do Semi Squat Jump, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Bend your knees and lower your body into a squat position.
- Jump explosively, extending your hips and knees while swinging your arms for momentum.
- Land softly on the balls of your feet and immediately go into the next repetition.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Semi Squat Jump mainly trains your cardiovascular system, and also works your quadriceps, hamstrings and calves.
Track Semi Squat Jump in SPLYT
Semi Squat Jump 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.
