Wide Stance Jump Squat to Narrow Stance Jump Squat Exercise Guide
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
How to: Wide Stance Jump Squat to Narrow Stance Jump Squat
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Squat down into a wide squat, ensuring your knees don't pass your toes.
- Explode upward into a jump, extending your legs and pushing off from your feet.
- As you land, step or switch your feet to transition into a narrow squat position.
- 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