Jumping Jacks
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes, Adductors, Abductors
Jumping Jacks focuses on Quads, Glutes, Adductors, Abductors, with Calves, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Jumping Jacks with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet together and your hands at your sides.
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Quickly raise your arms above your head while jumping your feet out to the sides. Immediately reverse the movement to jump back to the standing position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Jumping Jacks safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Land softly on your feet.
Secondary Muscles
While Jumping Jacks primarily targets Quads, Glutes, Adductors, Abductors , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Calves, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Jumping Jacks, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Jumping Jacks, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
