Wide Stance Jump Squat to Narrow Stance Jump Squat Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Quadriceps
Equipment
Body weight
Body Part
Hips
Primary Muscle
Quadriceps
Secondary Muscles
Hamstrings, Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus
Intensity
high
Category
aerobic
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
8
Alternate Names
Wide and Narrow Jump Squats

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Wide Stance Jump Squat to Narrow Stance Jump Squat

  1. Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Squat down into a wide squat, ensuring your knees don't pass your toes.
  3. Explode upward into a jump, extending your legs and pushing off from your feet.
  4. As you land, step or switch your feet to transition into a narrow squat position.
  5. Immediately squat down into a narrow stance, and repeat the jump.

Common Mistakes

  • Letting the knees cave inward during the squat.
  • Not landing softly and absorbing the shock.
  • Failing to fully extend at the top of the jump.

Modifications

  • Perform the jumps with a lower range of motion.
  • Transform the jump squat into a step-back squat to decrease impact.

Tips

  • Keep your chest up throughout the movement to maintain good posture.
  • Engage your core to stabilize your torso during the jumps.
  • Perform the jumps explosively, focusing on height.

Wide Stance Jump Squat to Narrow Stance Jump Squat Alternatives

Tags

plyometrics
cardio
leg strength
squat
aerobic workout
bodyweight

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