Cardio · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Star Jump
The star jump (male) is a plyometric cardio exercise that involves jumping explosively while spreading the arms and legs out to form a star shape in the air. It targets the cardiovascular system and also engages 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 Star Jump, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms by your sides.
- Bend your knees slightly and jump up explosively.
- As you jump, spread your legs and extend your arms out to the sides, forming a star shape with your body.
- Land softly on the balls of your feet with your knees slightly bent.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Star Jump mainly trains your cardiovascular system, and also works your quadriceps, hamstrings and calves.
Track Star Jump in SPLYT
Star 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.
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