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quads

Jump squat

Explosive power through the legs.

BodyweightDifficulty: Easy to moderateAlso works: glutes, calves
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How to do it

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms ready at your sides.
  2. Lower into a squat with your chest up and weight in your heels.
  3. Drive up explosively and jump off the floor.
  4. Land softly back into the squat and absorb the impact.
  5. Pause briefly, then repeat with control.

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