Squat Jacks
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes, Calves
Squat Jacks focuses on Quads, Glutes, Calves, with Abductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Squat Jacks with proper form and technique.
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Standing with your feet close together and your hands clasped behind you head, push your hips back to get into a half-squat position.
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Jump your feet out to the sides, maintaining the squat position. Quickly jump your feet back to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Squat Jacks safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Avoid rounding your lower back.
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Do not raise from the squat position. Stay low throughout the exercise.
Secondary Muscles
While Squat Jacks primarily targets Quads, Glutes, Calves , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abductors . 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 Squat Jacks, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Squat 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.
