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Jumping Jack
Also written as Jumping jacks
What it trains
calves, shoulders
Also: hip abductors, core
Equipment
bodyweight
Setup
- Stand tall with the feet together and the arms at the sides.
Execution
- 1.Jump the feet out wider than the shoulders while sweeping the arms overhead.
- 2.Jump the feet back together and bring the arms back to the sides.
- 3.Keep a steady rhythm for the prescribed reps.
Breathing
Breathe rhythmically throughout — do not hold your breath.
Form cues
- Land on the balls of the feet and stay light.
- Full arm range overhead.
- Keep the rhythm steady rather than sprinting the first ten.
Common mistakes
- Half-raising the arms.
- Landing heavy and flat-footed.
- Letting the rhythm collapse as fatigue builds.