Barbell Jump Squat
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Calves, Hamstrings, Abs
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Squat
Steps
- 1 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back with a wide overhand grip.
- 2 Lower your hips into a squat, keeping your chest up and back straight, until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- 3 Explosively drive through your feet and jump vertically, extending your hips, knees, and ankles.
- 4 Land softly back into a squat position, absorbing the impact through your legs, then immediately stand back up to complete the repetition.
