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Jumping Squat Thrust

Also written as Jumping squat thrusts

What it trains

quadriceps, gluteus maximus

Also: shoulders, core, calves

Equipment

bodyweight

Setup

  • Stand tall with the feet about hip width and a clear space in front of you.

Execution

  1. 1.Squat down and place the hands on the floor in front of the feet.
  2. 2.Jump or step the feet back into a plank position.
  3. 3.Jump the feet back in toward the hands.
  4. 4.Stand and jump straight up, then land softly into the next rep.

Breathing

Breathe continuously — this is a conditioning movement.

Form cues

  • Keep the hips level when the feet shoot back.
  • Land the jump softly rather than crashing.
  • Pace it — this appears inside a timed block.

Common mistakes

  • Letting the lower back sag in the plank position.
  • Skipping the jump at the top when tired.
  • Slamming the feet in and out.

Technique written to align with

  • ACE — Exercise Technique Guidelines

Instructions and diagrams on this page are original to QuantumWorkout.