Broad Jump
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Calves, Abs
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Begin in a squat position with your feet shoulder-width apart, chest up, and arms swung back behind you.
- 2 Explosively push off the floor with both feet, swinging your arms forward and overhead to propel your body horizontally forward.
- 3 Land softly on both feet in a deep squat position, absorbing the impact by bending your knees and hips, with your arms extended forward for balance.
- 4 Stand up from the squat to return to an upright standing position.